GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Wheat production in southeastern Paktia province surged to 60,000 metric tonnes this year, showing a 50 percent increase, local officials said on Thursday.
Officials attributed the bumper yield to timely distribution of improved quality wheat seed and chemical fertilizers to farmers and timely rains in spring.
Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Director Azizullah Karimi told Pajhwok Afghan News growers produced more than 40,000 metric tonnes last year and this year the yield surpassed 60,000 metric tonnes, showing a 50 percent increase.
He said partner organizations had timely distributed seeds and chemicals to farmers and the move . . .
