Kandahar Exports $68 million in Fresh and Dried Fruits

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Afghanistan’s fresh and dried fruit export has increased by 21 percent, with Kandahar’s exports reaching $68 million dollars this year. Although this is great news for the Afghan economy, challenges still remain. For example, farmers express concern over packaging and lack of a proper transportation system. This being said, the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock is working closely with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to help farmers and agribusiness increase efficiency and productivity.
Since the agriculture sector is the backbone of the Afghan economy, how optimistic are you about the future of agribusiness in Afghanistan?

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