LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Sixty-five percent orchards in southern Helmand province have been dried up due to past conflict and drought, an official said on Monday.
Eng. Abdul Manan Amiri, a senior official of the Agriculture Department, told Pajhwok Afghan News their survey showed that as a result of past conflict and drought 65 percent orchards in the northern part of the province dried up.
He said Weather in Helmand province was suitable for the cultivation of grapes, pomegranates, almond and some other specific fruits.
Eng. Farid Nasari, deputy head of a research form in Lashkargha’s Bolan area, said they . . .
