saffron
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Harvesting Golden Essence: Artistry of Saffron Farmers in Mashhad
In the enchanting city of Mashhad, nestled in the northeastern region of Iran, lies a sight that captivates both the eyes and the soul. It is…
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Raviz Village in Southern Iran Hosts Inaugural Saffron Festival, Attracting Tourists and Promoting Local Economy
In a historic event, Raviz village in Rafsanjan county, located in the southern province of Kerman, recently celebrated its first-ever saffron…
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Exports of saffron climbed by 70% yr/year in just 4 months
According to Gholamreza Miri, the head of the Iranian Saffron Exporters and Sellers Union, the value of saffron exports from Iran climbed by…
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Behind the scenes of harvesting Safflower in Isfahan's Bersian
Safflower was a key crop in ancient Egypt, and it eventually spread to Greece, China, and even Spain. For ages, it was used to color clothes,…
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Iran's Saffron exports increased by 55%
Due to improved government backing for farmers and exporters, Iran recorded a significant increase in its saffron exports in the ten months leading…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Meet farmers who harvest crop more costly than gold
It is early morning in a saffron field, northeast Iran, where dozens of farmers are gathering delicate purple flowers as many as they can before…
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Cultivated land area of saffron in Isfahan is more than 1200 hectares
"The highest level of saffron cultivation in Isfahan province is in Natanz, Najaf Abad, and Shahin Shahr; altogether, saffron is cultivated in…
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Harvesting 300 kilograms saffron predicted in Golpayegan
"It is predicted to harvest 300 kilograms saffron from the 40 hectares cultivated land area in Golpayegan County," the head of the agriculture…