According to farmers, with new varieties the strawberry production has much increased while the strawberry of three KP districts has high demand in Afghanistan and Sindh province in normal days. Noman Khan, a strawberry grower in Charsadda, told Pakistan Today that strawberry crop is badly damaged due to the virus and the recent heavy rains. Unlike industries, which can stop production, farmers cannot ask their crops to stop production for better days, they say and seek more attention of the government. The department says the government has not imposed any restrictions on fruits and vegetable markets to prevent food shortage and protect farmers from loss. Department officials say with the support of the Swiss government, they (the department) are helping farmers to further protect the strawberry through marketing techniques.

Source: Pakistan Today April 10, 2020 18:33 UTC