INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nangarhar officials said a pilot project has been launched in the province to determine whether avocados can be grown in the
region.Officials said they have planted avocado trees along the province&s canal and hope the climate is suitable
If the program works, they hope to start harvesting avocados in two to three years.This is the first time avocados are being grown in the
country.An avocado is a bright green pear-shaped fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin
Known as a superfood, avocados are packed with vitamins and minerals and are high in ‘good fat&.The post Agriculture ministry tests
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