Saffron production has dropped by 65% ​​in the last two decades

Srinagar, Ta. 20 February 2020, Thursday

Saffron production in Kashmir has dropped significantly by 5% in the last three years due to various weather conditions, including weather conditions.

According to data from the Agriculture Department of the Kashmir Government, weather conditions, poor irrigation system, lack of new equipment for cultivation, production of saffron in Kashmir has been steadily declining in Kashmir during the last two decades.

In addition to all these adversities, saffron imports from Iran at a cheaper price have also been steadily declining in saffron production since adversely affecting domestic production.

Twenty-two years ago, Kashmir produced 5 metric tonnes, which has dropped to 1.8 metric tonnes at the end of 7 years.

Saffron in Kashmir is the highest selling item in the world. Saffron in Kashmir is Rs. Sold at a price of 1 to 3 lakhs. Against this, saffron imported from Iran is 5% cheaper. Iran's saffron accounts for 5 to 5 percent of the global market due to low prices.

It is worth mentioning here that one kilogram of saffron requires about 5,3,700 of its flowers. Saffron is also used in the medical field along with food.