INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Farmers in Herat province this week showcased their grapes, honey and figs at a local expo which was organized by the local chamber of
agriculture and livestock.Herat&s department of agriculture and livestock said this year grapes and figs harvested were 40% and 80% less
respectively due to the severe winter and the ongoing drought.Farmers said that they hope to increase export opportunities but need cold
They say currently they sell only to the domestic market, at very low prices.This was the 7th annual grape, honey and fig festival in the
The produce was displayed at 40 stalls.Grape farmers said they expect to collectively harvest about 100,000 tons this year, despite the
volume being substantially less than in the past.The post Grape, Honey and Fig Festival held in Herat first appeared on Ariana News.
