Saffron economic output and is suitable for times of drought

Saffron economic output and is suitable for times of drought

The Economist Iran, according to the policy adopted by the government in agriculture, to change cropping pattern and remove crops ‘water’ saffron cultivation as one of the best options are.Saffron Arabic Persian word ‘Zrpran’ scientific name Crocus sativus, is a plant of dark Znbqyan.
It does not require much water plants are not only economically but also has many advantages.

The most expensive spice saffron from time immemorial as food and feed used in our country and the world, the ‘red gold’ is known.This product not only in food and feed intake, but also in the paint industry, medical and pharmaceutical expenses also plays an important role And as a matter of joy and antidepressants known in traditional medicine and modern medicine.

Saffron, a product that grows in autumn and winter seasons normally see an increase in rainfall and reduced evaporation of water. The plant was planted after the product was at least 10 years no need to replant every year, it can be harvested.

Director of Horticulture Agriculture Organization of Isfahan, the Saffron cultivation in the province, said the province ranks fourth among the provinces is saffron production. Chief Ahmad Reza Zadeh said saffron cultivation in the province last year about 708 hectares and of this level, three thousand and 907 kg of saffron is obtained which represents the top 6 kg per hectare yield of this crop in Isfahan.

Raiis Zadeh said in saffron cultivation of about 617 hectares in 93 years that the level of more than 15 percent in 94 years And in 95 as well as the process continues and the figure reached 758 hectares.Raiis Zadeh, the reasons for saffron cultivation trend in recent years the need for water in autumn and winter . And the proper ratio of labor income households said.

He said roughing and three thousand and 100 cooperatives are active in the saffron fields province.Born chief city of Natanz, Tiran and Karvan, Najaf Abad, Kashan, Shahin_Shahr_and_Meymeh, Nain and Khoor as the areas with the largest area under cultivation in the province .He said the average price per kilogram of product sold eight million dollars.
With a specific plan can be developed saffron cultivation in the province To a suitable cropping pattern achieved with low water-use products.

In addition to any household crop income and employment for other people’s advantage in foreign trade And at a time when the province is grappling with the challenges of unemployment and the water crisis,Turning to crops of this cost-effective solution seems necessary.
In addition to promoting and encouraging farmers Development of related industries, especially packaging, including measures to develop and strengthen the culture And domestic and foreign market boom realizes saffron.

This product is dry, perishable and for long-term maintenance and this has made another advantage for saffron.Total annual production of 230 tons of saffron in the world with approximately 170 people in Khorasan achieved and the rest mainly in Spain, Greece, Morocco, India and Afghanistan is produced.