Consumers may pay more for apples this Dashain due to transport and border disruptions. Imports from China account for a large share of supply, leaving prices vulnerable to shipping costs and interruptions. Local producers continue to expand production, but imported fruit remains important in many markets.
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This is an original short news brief based on reporting by the cited publisher. The Kathmandu Post ↗
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