The production of saffron in Ardebil province in Iran has exceeded 100 kilograms
Ahmad Shahriar, Deputy Director of Plant Production Improvement at Jihad-e-Agriculture Organization, added: “In order to successfully implement the policy of reforming the cultivation pattern as well as the optimal use of agricultural water and increase the economic income of the farmers, more than 38 tons of saffron high-quality onion were distributed among saffron workers in the province. .
The official added: “The amount of subsidy allocated for the purchase of saffron bulbs of 12 tons and 800 kilograms was 64 million rials, which we hope will be due to the extensive training provided in the workshops and individual training, as well as various educational programs that featured in the center of Ardabil It will be given to these farmers from the province to witness an increase in the cultivation area of this valuable crop in the province.
Shahriyar said: in total, 32 hectares of saffron gardens are managed by a total of 167 exploiters in less than one hectare, and about 26 hectares over a hectare are managed by 15 exploited people.
He added: “In order to raise the level of information and knowledge of experts and specialists in this field, there are two technical workshops and 84 workshops have been held for the users, which we hope will increase the level of information and awareness of the users. Product in the coming years.
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