INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Samangan officials said local farmers have reported a substantial increase in almond crops and that they collectively stand to earn more
than 1.1 billion afghanis from this year&s harvest.Samangan Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department director Najibullah Joya said:
&During the last few days, the officials of this department have visited various parts of the province, where the most almond orchards are
located.He said the estimated volume to be harvested will be about 4,620 tons, compared to last year&s 2,887 ton harvest.According to their
calculations, gardeners will earn more than 1.1 billion afghanis from the sale of almond crops,& he said.Meanwhile, dried fruit and nuts
traders welcomed the increase.One trader, Haji Naqibullah, from Aybak city said: &This year, Samangan almonds have a high yield,& adding
that he has bought more than 50 tons of almonds already from farmers and sold them on.Samangan officials said 40% of Samangan almonds are
sold domestically while 60% are exported by companies and traders to India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates.The post Samanagan almond
farmers happy with this year&s yield first appeared on Ariana News.
