MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): The Agriculture Department said on Saturday northern Balkh province produced about 1,500 tonnes of grapes this year, showing an 80 percent decline.
Mohammad Hassan Azimi, an official of the department, told Pajhwok Afghan News fall in grape yield was linked to the cold weather.
“Last year, 7,200 tonnes of grapes were produced, but in 2023, it came down to 1,500 tonnes,” Azimi said, adding the harsh winter not only affected the yield, but also destroyed grape plants.
Nazar Mohammad, a gardener in Balkh district who has a 10-acre garden, recalled he had . . .
