Afghanistan: Abundant Crops, Empty Pockets: Afghanistan’s Farmers Struggle to Sell

Jun 28, 2025 | Avizha Khorshid
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
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Amid a surge in watermelon and melon production, several farmers and vendors in Afghanistan are voicing concerns over the lack of a viable market for their goods. They attribute the low demand primarily to the economic hardships faced by the population, noting that even reduced prices have failed to boost sales. Some farmers report that, despite higher yields of watermelons and melons compared to the previous year, the absence of modern cold storage facilities and limited export capabilities has led to a stagnant market.