Iranian saffron is free of toxins and pests

Iranian saffron is free of toxins and pests

The director of the saffron research group of Birjand University,
pointing out that saffron produced in Iran has no residues of toxins and pests, said:
According to scientific studies conducted in the form of research projects,
more than 50% of farmers do not use herbicides to control weeds in saffron fields.

He said that the control of weeds in saffron fields is directly related to its performance, adding:
Traditional weed control of saffron fields has been done without the use of chemical methods.

The director of the saffron research group of Birjand University pointing out that saffron produced
in Iran has no residues of toxins and pests, said:
According to scientific studies conducted in the form of research projects,
more than 50% of farmers do not use herbicides to control weeds in saffron fields.
To achieve this, it is necessary to give training to saffron growers to strictly avoid the use of herbicides and use agricultural control methods.

Behdani, stating that the records of indigenous knowledge of saffron growers and farmers are many, added:
This unique product is of great importance in terms of organic and added value.

He continued:
Adoption of incentive and educational policies for farmers and saffron growers should be provided and prevent the spread and expansion
of the use of various pesticides in saffron fields and use more agricultural controls.

The director of the saffron research group of Birjand University pointed out:
Regarding the organic production of saffron,
the relevant agencies should support and even use the knowledge of old farmers so that in the near future,
the province’s saffron with organic brand can provide several times the current income.