Afghanistan's grape harvest is facing significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and border closures with Pakistan. Producers in Kandahar, unable to export their fruit to their primary market, are forced to sell domestically at drastically reduced prices. Many are turning to drying grapes into raisins as an alternative, but even raisin prices have plummeted, leading to widespread economic hardship for farmers, laborers, and traders. AI
RANK_REASON Significant economic impact due to geopolitical conflict affecting a key agricultural sector. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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