LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): A number of farmers and agriculture department officials say that peach yield has significantly increased and poppy cultivation reduced for the first time in southern Helmand province.
Around 95 peach gardens have been established in different parts of Helmand, including one in Nawa district which produces one ton peach each day.
Owner of the garden in Nawa district, Gul Agha, told Pajhwok Afghan News that for the first time peach yield had surged considerably.
“We supply nearly one ton of peach to the market every . . .
