Possibility of Large Planting of Saffron in Golestan Province
Representative Minoodasht, Kalaleh, Maraveh Tappeh and Galiqesh in the 9th Majles said: If the results of the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture Ministry’s studies are positive, saffron is produced extensively in Golestan province.
Abdolkarim Rajabi said: “If the weather conditions are in line with the cultivation of saffron, more land can be allocated to saffron cultivation,” said Abdolkarim Rajabi regarding the cultivation of cobs in Golestan province and Minoodasht region.
According to the House of Mellat, the representative of Minoodasht, Kalaleh, Maraveh Tapeh and Galickesh said that Golestan province has the capacity to produce saffron, said: “Pilot and experimental cultivation of saffron is to be carried out in some areas and if the result is positive, Continue to a large extent.
Referring to the research done by the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, he said: “If the results of research and studies are positive, it is expected that a large-scale cultivation of saffron is to be carried out and that farmers are encouraged to produce it.”
A member of the Economic Committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, citing the fact that for the first time 300 grams of saffron crops were harvested in the village of Kalukand, Minoodasht, said: “In some regions of Golestan province, there is similar climate similar to South Khorasan, which is susceptible to saffron production.
He stated that Golestan province has 4 seasons with deserts and forests. If the studies respond, the Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture will direct farmers in the next year to cultivate saffron.
Representative of Minoodasht, Kalaleh, Maraveh Tappeh and Galiqesh in the 9th Majles, reminded farmers that due to the problems caused by the cultivation of cotton in the area, said: “If the saffron is replaced by cotton cultivation, the problems of farmers in the region are also reduced.
Rajabi, referring to the limited cultivation of saffron in the Gonbad-e-Kavus and Minoodasht area, said the Gonbad-Kavus region has more favorable conditions for saffron cultivation.
The member of the Economic Committee of the Islamic Consultative Assembly added that the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad announces its definitive opinion on the capacity of the Golestan province to cultivate saffron until the end of the year.
source: tabnak /ir
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