GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Agriculture officials in southeastern Paktia province say this year’s pine nut harvest reached around 13,000 tons --- up about 1,000 tons compared to last year’s.
Bahadur Mangal, a pine nut trader in Paktia province, told Pajhwok Afghan News that modern agriculture methods should be adopted for a higher harvest of the fruit.
He said pine nut harvesting was income source for many people and the fruit production could increase by expanding its plantation area.
“We may harvest a much . . .
