AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCotton and Trade: Helmand growers say Pakistan route closures have left cotton unsold and prices down 60%, while higher farm-input costs squeeze returns. New Trade Links: Afghanistan and Belarus discussed expanding economic and transit ties; Belarus’s new ambassador said his country plans to increase trade in agricultural goods, food and medicines. Mining: Gemstone sales reached 184 million Afghanis and four mining MoUs were signed, as Afghanistan’s first mining expo sought to attract investment. Manufacturing: The first phase of a southern cement plant has opened, with capacity of 1,500 tonnes a day. Agriculture and Energy: The UN plans 75 solar-powered greenhouses across five provinces, as a sharp rise in opium cultivation highlights the pressure on farming and the need for viable alternatives.
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