Basouta growers report stronger pomegranate harvest, difficult sales

Farmers cite rainfall and renewed water access, but limited outlets and transport costs constrain marketing.

Basouta growers report stronger pomegranate harvest, difficult sales

Farmers cite rainfall and renewed water access, but limited outlets and transport costs constrain marketing.

Farmers in al-Basouta near Afrin told SANA pomegranate yields and quality improved after rain and renewed Maydanki Dam water access. Mohammed Hassan Anno said limited outlets, shipping problems and transport costs constrain sales, including exports to Iraq.

Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)