The saffron harvest trek through the Himalayas is more than just a hike - it's a journey into the heart of the world's most ...

‘Agriculture is the First Engine for India’s Development:’ Budget 2025-26 Prioritizes Agricultural Growth, Farmer Support, and Sustainability Union Budget 2025: PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Launched ...

Indoor saffron farming is a rewarding long-term investment with each bulb promising a decade of golden harvests. You can grow ...

About 90% of India’s saffron is produced in Kashmir, of which a majority is grown in Pampore, but the small town is under ...

Researchers are testing whether growing saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world, could help Georgia farms.

One reason: Saffron from abroad is far less expensive, because the labor needed to painstakingly harvest each flower and remove its three delicate stigmas by hand is much cheaper than in the ...

But what makes saffron so pricey? The answer lies in its cultivation and harvesting process. Each saffron flower yields only ...

Saffron is known as "Red Gold" due to its distinct flavor, rich color, and medicinal properties. Its high price is due to the time-consuming harvesting process and the fact that each flower ...

because it is so labour-intensive to harvest. Come October, the crocus plants begin to bloom, covering the fields with bright purple flowers from which strands of fragrant red saffron are picked ...