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Growers view asafoetida as alternative to poppies

Growers in central Uruzgan province say asafoetida, if properly marketed, could be a good alternative to poppy cultivation. The cultivation of asafoetida, a medicinal herb and one of Afghanistan’s key exports, has been under consideration for nearly…

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Afghanistan exports asafoetida worth $100m

Afghanistan has exported asafoetida worth $100 million abroad last year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday. The hing is mostly cultivated in northern provinces especially in Samangan, Faryab, Baghlan, Jawzjan, Balkh and Kunduz and the…