More than 90 percent of the world’s saffron is produced in Iran
Mohammad Ali Tahmasbi Wednesday at the fourth National Festival of Saffron city Cain said that countries such as China, Afghanistan and India have turned to saffron production Said cultivation of saffron in Iran from 1380 to 1393 was 46 thousand hectares to 88 hectares and has now, during which time its production from 152 tons to 280 tons per year.
He continued: However, in this period, 3.2 kg of saffron production efficiency has not changed. Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Agricultural Affairs said: saffron due to increased regional drought Led farmers to plant crops that require a lot of water has turned saffron that require less water.
Tahmasebi added within the local value of saffron exports of about 56 million dollars to 227 million dollars indicating that the saffron, bulk raw retail sales.
He said: Since saffron is the only plant medicinal properties, Health & Beauty and more there Given that farmers can therefore provide added value due to the scientific and educational role.
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