Afghaistan: Sesame Oil Production in Balkh


Mar 27, 2018 | Economic Times
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Roughly 300,000 litres of sesame oil are produced using the traditional method each year in Balkh, according to Zabihullah Zubin, a director at the provincial Department of Agriculture. That provides a livelihood for about 50 producers. About 300 farmers produce sesame but they prefer to sell on the regional market for a higher price -- 120 Afghanis per kilo against 90 Afghanis in the Mazar-i-Sharif bazaar, explains Zubin.