(ANSA) - ROMA, 21 AGO - Farmers harvest grapes at an orchid
in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 21 August 2024. The grape harvest in
Kandahar has dropped by 25 percent this year, totaling an
estimated 195,000 tons due to untimely rains linked to climate
change, according to the Kandahar Chamber of Commerce. Farmers
expressed concern over high export taxes imposed by neighboring
Pakistan, which have risen by 18 percent since 01 July 2024,
making it less profitable for them. Despite these challenges,
exports continue with up to six trucks of grapes sent to
Pakistan daily. Afghan businessmen are exploring alternative
markets to mitigate reliance on Pakistan amid rising tariffs,
attributed to conditions set by the International Monetary Fund
(ANSA).
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