GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Some farmers and traders in southeastern Paktia province say the yield of apples has increased this year.
But they complain about the lack of markets and a shortage of cold storage facilities for their fruits.
The Agriculture and Livestock Department says the apple yield in Paktia has jumped up by 12 percent to 33,000 metric tonnes this year.
On the other hand, orchard owners and fruit merchants asked the government to find a suitable market for their produce.
Saifullah, an orchard owner, told Pajhwok Afghan News: “The apple yield has been rising, but we want the government . . .
