Afghanistan experiences a decrease in melon and watermelon harvests.

2025-09-08 00:00

Farmers in the Adraskan district of Herat province are reporting lower melon and watermelon harvests this year compared to 2024. They attribute this decline to water shortages, a lack of fertilizer, and the encroachment of brick kilns near farmland. Herat, located in western Afghanistan, is a significant production area for melons and watermelons.

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