Expected 10 percent increase in saffron production in Azerbaijan
Deputy improve production plant Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan said: 138.5 hectares is intended for saffron cultivation in the province.
Ayub Iranian shades in an interview with Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), East Azarbaijan region, said producers in the city of Marand with 96 hectares dedicated to the production of saffron Most production was allocated to the province. Marand, Shabestar, Azar, Ahar and Varzaghan the largest acreage of this crop in the province.
Deputy improve production plant Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan noted that 10 to 20 percent increase in acreage saffron Jihad is not unexpected. Considering the amount of acreage increased by 10% of the saffron crocus in East Azarbaijan province will be effective.
Eskandari, director of horticulture Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan to ISNA said annual saffron production in the province is 529.8 kg. Experts estimate that on average 3.8 kg per hectare of saffron is produced.Water need not so much saffron water and feel the need to water when the other does not need water One significant reason for the increase in saffron cultivation in the province.
Gardening please Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan noted that the expansion of the organization’s policies and priorities cultivation is executive management. Efforts have been made in the form of development projects in the agricultural sector and expansion of cultivation of agricultural land prone cities, based on ongoing programs, the position of Azerbaijan in the processing of the valuable crop, more than ever to be increased.
He saffron purchase agreement to cover the costs affecting farmers, he said:Price support an important role in increasing the income of farmers and middlemen are eliminated and Saffron is one of the tools the purchase agreement can at least cover the cost of farmers for the production of saffron.
Eskandari said that due to the time flowering crocus early to late October to coincide with the province’s rainfall, precipitation as it can be considered a limiting factor for saffron production in Azerbaijan.
Asghar naghshi, the expert in charge of saffron Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan in an interview with ISNA, said: Saffron is a plant that requires little water. Given that the saffron bulbs are planted at a depth of 20 cm water so that the maximum moisture in the ground to a depth of 40 cm penetrate. Saffron roots penetrate deeper water that is not absorbed is wasted.
He said that instead of too much water can increase the frequency of watering that will have better efficiency. Due to the fact that saffron is grown in dry areas with long periods of sunshine is heat and water management is necessary. Saffron has traditionally been limited to four watering irrigation, but are required May through October, saffron, like any other plant should be provided. Need 2500 cubic meters per hectare of saffron.
Expert Saffron Agriculture Organization of East Azerbaijan noted: One of the things that can help to increase agricultural production and Saffron production is among several issues, including general education and specialized training.
He emphasized the role of subsidies in increasing production: dedicated to the distribution of inputs such as fertilizer subsidies could have a major role in increasing production.
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