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  "id": "news-syria-wave3-darkush-pomegranate-farmers-market-pressure",
  "language": "en",
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  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/darkush-pomegranate-farmers-market-pressure",
  "slug": "darkush-pomegranate-farmers-market-pressure",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-17",
  "sourceName": "Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sana.sy/en/economic/2351311/",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Syria",
    "Agriculture",
    "Pomegranate"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Darkush pomegranate growers face rising costs and weak demand",
    "summary": "The report was published early Oct. 17 and datelined Oct. 16; growers cite limited export outlets, transport expenses and prices below production cost.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "paragraphs": [
          "Pomegranate farming supports more than 70% of farmers in Darkush, Idlib, but producers told SANA that weak demand, costly inputs and fuel-heavy transport are squeezing returns. The report, published on Oct. 17 and datelined Oct. 16, describes a strong expected harvest and calls for affordable supplies, cold storage and new export channels."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)",
            "url": "https://sana.sy/en/economic/2351311/"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
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