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Afghan farmers ditch opium for saffron

Source: Asia Times

Herāt : Afghanistan | 5 months ago

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The farmer from Gulmir, from a village in Pashtun Zarghon district of Herat province, has found monetary and spiritual benefits in switching to saffron. "I always felt sinful when I was growing poppies," he said. "The money brought me no joy, and did not allow me to change my life."

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