Record harvest of tangerines grown in Pakistan

Published 2022년 2월 7일

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Pakistani farmers have cultivated one of the largest mandarin crops on record this year, with exports expected to generate at least $200 million. The agricultural producers' association highlighted that the tangerines are grown on specially prepared lands with superior soil conditions for optimal taste. However, the fruits are treated with chemicals and wax coated with antifungal drugs before export, necessitating thorough washing before consumption. Adnan Shahzad, a representative of an agricultural export company, mentioned that Pakistan's tangerines are exported to over 60 countries, with Russia, Canada, the UK, and several Asian countries being the main recipients.

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Farmers in Pakistan have grown one of the largest mandarin crops in history this year. The expected volume of exports is at least $200 million, according to the country's agricultural producers' association. According to farmers, tangerines are grown on specially prepared lands. There, aeration and drainage of the soil allow you to get fruits with an exquisite taste. True, they are treated with chemicals before being sent to foreign partners. Wax with antifungal drugs is applied to tangerines. Therefore, they must be thoroughly washed before eating. Adnan Shahzad, representative of an agricultural export company: “We supply our ...

Source: Otr-online