An investor from the province of Kandahar is trying to promote the cultivation of strawberries by introducing an Italian type in the area. He says that he has been growing them in greenhouses on his 12 acres of land.
Investor Promotes Italy-Sourced Strawberries In Kandahar
Afghan Voice Agency(AVA) , 2 Jun 2020 - 11:13
An investor from the province of Kandahar is trying to promote the cultivation of strawberries by introducing an Italian type in the area. He says that he has been growing them in greenhouses on his 12 acres of land.
He said there are a "few varieties" of berries from Italy, and now, after a short period of time, they are ready to be harvested.
“I have planted strawberries in a number of farms besides the greenhouse in Kandahar, all which have shown good results.” Said Samiullah Agha, the owner of the greenhouse.
Furthermore, a number of residents in the province of Kandahar say that the market is suitable for strawberries.
“If they offer up to 200 kilograms daily to the markets, the fruit will be sold at a reasonable price,” said Samiullah, a resident of Kandahar.
Meanwhile, officials from the Department of Agriculture and Irrigation in Kandahar say that the Italian strawberries yield twice as much as the local strawberries.
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