Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province is expected to produce about 165,000 litres of olive oil and 16 tonnes of pickled olives this year from a strong harvest.
According to a statement from the Islamic Emirate's General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, the output will come from four farms run by Nangarhar's state agricultural company. The directorate credited better orchard management, healthy plant care and timely farm work for the higher yields.
The statement said these steps have expanded olive processing and will lift production further, adding that the products will help meet domestic demand, boost local production and support the country's economic growth.