Distribution of 70 tons of saffron onions among saffron growers in Bahabad
Mehdi Abdolhosseinzadeh stated:
Bahabad city had 370 hectares under saffron cultivation until last year, but this year about 30% has been added to this amount of cultivated area.
He said that currently over 400 hectares of land in Bahabad city is dedicated to saffron cultivation, adding:
the quality of saffron produced by Bahabad in the country is the first word and this city is also a leader in saffron production in the province.
Abdolhosseinzadeh, referring to the implementation of support programs for farmers, said:
In addition to holding training courses, 70 tons of onions have been distributed among saffron growers in this city.
Director of Bahabad Agricultural Jihad continued:
Due to the low water demand of this plant and its high exchange rate, good employment has been created in the villages of the city.
He added:
Considering the livelihood based on saffron cultivation in the villages of Asfich district and its impact on the cultural,
social and economic activities of the people, the registration of cultural heritage of this product can lead to saffron branding,
production boom and sustainable employment in the region.
The saffron festival has started today with the cooperation of Asfich district, Jihad Keshavarzi management, cultural heritage,
handicrafts and tourism department and Bahabad governorate and will continue until the end of December.
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