Transforming Saffron Exports : Research-based companies could save saffron exporters from selling raw products, the President of the Saffron Exporters Union said, encouraging such companies to support the saffron industry by focusing on value-added processes and exporting to international markets. Why Saffron Exports Depend on Innovation Transforming Saffron Exports : Currently, Iran produces 90% of the [...]
Average Saffron Production in Torbat Heydarieh: About 3 Kilograms Per Hectare The Director of the Agriculture Jihad Organization in Torbat Heydarieh reported that saffron production averages 3 kilograms per hectare in the city. Alireza Ghaderi mentioned that, out of 96,500 hectares of saffron cultivated in Khorasan province, 9,200 hectares are in Torbat Heydarieh. As a result, [...]
Saffron Cultivation in Iran Regions for saffron cultivation Saffron, also called "Zariran" in Persian, is a valuable plant with over 3,000 years of history in Iran. It thrives in regions with mild winters and hot, dry summers, where it grows best under ideal climate conditions. Where is Saffron Grown? Saffron needs specific conditions to grow. It [...]
What Is Exporting Saffron? Exporting Saffron In this article, we answer the question, "What is saffron grade?" and explore its significance. Additionally, we delve into the determination methods and highlight the highest quality types of saffron. For those unfamiliar with its characteristics, a brief introduction to saffron is also provided. Stay with us to learn more [...]
History of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Saffron cultivation in Iran has deep roots in the eastern and northeastern regions, particularly Khorasan. This area is strongly associated with saffron. However, upon further investigation, we discover that saffron cultivation actually began in the western part of the country, specifically in Hamadan province. The Origin of Saffron Cultivation in [...]
The Expansion of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Iran leads the world in saffron cultivation, producing 90% of the globe’s saffron. The remaining 10% comes from other countries, which depend heavily on Iranian saffron. Many of these countries export bulk saffron to Spain, the UAE, and Hong Kong, where it undergoes processing and packaging before reaching markets [...]
Saffron cultivation history The origins of saffron cultivation in Iran are closely tied to the eastern and northeastern regions, especially Khorasan province. When saffron comes up in conversation, Khorasan is often the first place people think of. However, the fascinating history of saffron cultivation reveals that it didn’t begin in Khorasan. Instead, it started in the [...]
The Extent of Saffron Cultivation in Iran Saffron cultivation in Iran Iran is the world’s leading producer of saffron, accounting for about 90% of the total global saffron production. This significant figure shows how dominant the country is in this industry. The remaining 10% is produced by other countries, but even these countries heavily rely on [...]
The Impact of Fake Saffron on the Reputation of Pure Saffron Iranian saffron market expansion Ehsan Mostafavi stressed the importance of registering the origin of Iranian saffron worldwide. By doing this, we can prevent other countries from selling saffron under Iran’s name. In a statement to Aria News, Mr. Mostafavi, who serves as the Vice President [...]
History of Iranian Saffron Cultivation The Origins of Iranian Saffron Cultivation The history of Iranian saffron cultivation begins in the eastern and northeastern regions of the country, especially in the Khorasan province. However, the origins of saffron farming in Iran actually trace back to the western part of the country. Specifically, it started in the Hamadan [...]
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