The local officials in eastern Nangarhar province are saying that around six thousand metric tons of citrus fruit have been harvested from citrus fruit fields in this province

The officials are optimistic that more citrus fruits would be harvested from the newly established fields in coming years.

Provincial director of agricultural and livestock Noorullah Sabawoon said around 60 various types of citrus fruits are being studied in the research farm in a bid to boost the harvest of the fruit during the upcoming years.

He also added that the employees of the directorate are being trained in a workshop to help with the establishment of more citrus fruit fields and further increase the harvest of the fruit.

Sabawoon further added that the employees would be professionally trained during the workshops.