Dehydration and saffron trout in Zarandieh city
The director of Zarandieh Agricultural Jihad said: more than seven hectares of the lands of this city were allocated for saffron cultivation.
Ahmad Gharabegloo added: Due to the proper adaptation of the saffron product to the climatic conditions of Zarandieh and the low water content of this product, the cultivation of this product has started by the farmers of this region.
Referring to the cultivation of this product in areas of Kharqan and central parts of Zarandieh due to the compatibility of this plant with the climatic conditions in it, he added: low water consumption and cost-effective replacement of this product compared to water products on the one hand and added value. The economic high, on the other hand, has increased farmers’ desire to grow this crop.
According to him, the employment rate of saffron in this city is about 210 people per day on average seasonally, which if its planting is promoted, employment capacity will increase and an average of one billion and 250 million rials per year from the harvest Saffron is the income of Zarandieh farmers.
Referring to the value of planting organic saffron in Zarandieh, Gharabegloo said: The value of planting organic saffron in Zarandieh region is associated with a 40% increase in price compared to its normal cultivars, which has encouraged farmers to cultivate red gold.
The director of Zarandieh Agricultural Jihad further informed about the government’s plan to provide the necessary facilities and supply of saffron bulbs and readiness to support saffron as a crop with low water requirement and added: using surface water in autumn to early spring is the best solution Water is needed for saffron cultivation in Zarandieh city, which can be considered as one of the methods to change the cultivation pattern.
He said: In order to achieve a resilient economy among smallholders, women and rural households, the cultivation of this strategic economic crop has been seen in macro-agricultural plans and its development and promotion plan will continue.
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