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Agriculture ministry tests viability of farming avocados in Nangarhar
(Last Updated On: July 6, 2023)
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’.