Cultivation of saffron in Famenin city in Iran
Jafar Kaviani-Javid, the head of Famenin County Agricultural Jihad, stated that saffron cultivation has been promoted in Famenin County in recent years and good steps have been taken in this regard.
He pointed out: saffron can be a good alternative to high-water crops due to its low water content, he continued: saffron cultivation can be a substitute for crops such as watermelon and sugar beet.
The head of the agricultural jihad in Famenin said: According to the traditional cultivation of saffron, the possibility of cultivating it in small plots can be effective in increasing the employment and income of farmers and preventing the migration of villagers to the cities.
Kaviani Javid, pointing out that in order to implement the policies of resistance economy and national production of saffron cultivation, the area under cultivation of this crop in Famenin city has increased from 1.5 hectares last year to more than seven hectares this year, added: saffron cultivation is an important step in Increases productivity and optimal use of water.
Due to the decline of groundwater and the reduction of water resources, action should be taken to improve the pattern of cultivation and also the multi-purpose use of water, he said. On farms.
The head of the agricultural jihad in Famenin city, stating that this year the uncultivated cultivation of sugar beet has caused improper use of water, continued: Next year, there will be a proper planning for the cultivation of sugar beet.
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