Kashmir saffron is one of the world's most expensive spices, which requires a lot of patience and care to grow. Although it is a brand for the valley farmers now slowly Maharastra Farmers are also developing it through Hi-Tech technology.
An Advanced Research Station for Saffron and Seed Spices established under the 'Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) of Kashmir is playing a vital role in the promotion of Kashmir's saffron.
Pampore (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 19 (ANI): With an aim to boost saffron cultivation in the valley, the district administration organised a training cum awareness program in Pampore on Sunday.
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 3 (ANI): Timely rainfall and favourable weather have boosted saffron cultivation in the Pampore area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 19 (ANI): In a bid to promote the export of saffron, the Consulate General of India, New York in association with the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) and US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Wednesday organised a
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has created an e-auction portal 'India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC)' for farmers of Geographical Indications (GI)-tagged 'Kashmir Saffron'.
Pampore (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 16 (ANI): After the famous Kashmiri saffron bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag last month, farmers are hopeful that they will now get a better price for their produce.