85% increase in saffron planting in Malayer in Iran
Ali Marwat Amiri, Director of Agricultural Jihad in Malayer province, Iran, said that in the course of resistance and drought crisis, a large number of farmers have been planting low-yielding crops for several years.
Director of Agriculture Jihad in Malayer reported a 85-cent increase in saffron planting in Malayer.
He said that in the year 92, cultivation of saffron in Malayer was five hectares, indicating that the cultivation area of these products has grown significantly over the past few years.
Director of Jihad Agriculture in Malayer said: this amount increased from 95 to 36 hectares this year to 85 hectares.
Marwat Amiri, quoting the plan to cultivate saffron in Malayer over the next four years, is expected to reach more than 100 hectares, said Saffron harvesting from 2.5kg per hectare in Malayer is currently up to four kilograms this year, and roughly 60 Percentage increase.
He stated: Currently, for saffron cultivation per hectare, 200 million rials are paid for low-cost bank facilities, which applicants must attend and receive certification classes.
Director of Agriculture Jihad in Malayer expressed hope that in the coming years a significant amount of Malayer lands will be allocated to cultivating saffron, which could lead to more employment in Malayer.
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