AFGHANISTAN AGRICULTURE

Melons harvesting and trading in Kandahar

epa11516203 A vendor loads water melons in the trunk of his car to sell them at a market in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 01 August 2024. Officials from the Kandahar Agriculture and Livestock Department report that 600 hectares were planted with melons and watermelons this year, yielding an expected 4,500 tons. However, climate change led to untimely rains that damaged many crops. Traditionally, Kandahar's melons and watermelons were exported to Pakistan, but high taxes imposed by the country have halted exports. As a result, farmers and traders are facing significant losses, with remaining melons struggling to find a market and selling at very low prices. EPA/QUDRATULLAH RAZWAN

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