The range of cultivation of saffron is decreasing

The range of cultivation of saffron is decreasing

The international conference on palm tree cultivation, held today at the Imam Khomeini Research Center in Karaj, was held today with the participation of Alexander zand, deputy minister of agricultural Jihad, and the head of the Agricultural Research Organization at the Imam Khomeini Research Center.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister of Agricultural Jihad, Alexander zand, told reporters, researchers and foreign guests of the meeting, “One of our main problems in the agricultural sector is the sale of products, when the natural factors are beyond our reach and the share of water is under cultivation. Air heat causes climate change in agriculture, and with increasing knowledge and technology, it can stand against these barriers.

He added: “The issue that is emphasized in the resilient economy is the promotion of knowledge and investment in this field.

Zand stated in connection with the need for basic knowledge in agriculture: “The system of food industry or food production in the developing world is developing, and we must be able to establish a knowledge-based agricultural system.” One of the most important issues in advancing the goals of the knowledge base is innovation.

He added: “Knowledge should be placed at the disposal of the executive, in order to achieve great wealth.” We produce 13% of the world’s dates, and the tropical products in the country also account for 30% of the production.

He further acknowledged that the geography of pistachio and saffron cultivation and palm palm trees is decreasing and we are seeking to resolve this problem through the pursuit, prevention, development and utilization of knowledge based agriculture, Has a preference.

The Deputy Minister of Agriculture at the end of the meeting pointed out: “With the help and participation of knowledge-based companies, the private-sector fund has been formed, and we hope that these companies will join the fund in order to benefit from the support.”

Knowledge base companies in the agricultural sector will be set up and all these support will be provided through this system.

source: ilna /ir