Saffron cultivation in the city of Famenin in Iran
Jafar Kaviani Javid, head of the Agricultural Jihad in Famenain, Iran, said that cultivation of saffron has been promoted in recent years in the city of Famenin, and in this regard, good steps have been taken, stated: “The main purpose of cultivating saffron is to change the crop pattern due to water resource constraints The city is
He noted that Saffron can be a good substitute for water-rich products due to its low water content, said Saffron cultivation could replace crops like watermelon and sugar beet.
The head of the Agricultural Jihad in Famenin City said: According to the traditional harvesting of saffron, the possibility of its cultivation in small parts can be effective in increasing the employment and income of farmers and preventing the migration of villagers to cities.
Kaviani Javid, pointing out that in line with the implementation of resistance policies and national production of saffron cultivation, the cultivation area of this product in Famenin city has exceeded 1.5 hectares last year to more than seven hectares this year, adding: Saffron cultivation is an important step towards Increased productivity and optimal use of water.
Due to the decline in groundwater resources and the reduction of water resources, he said, in order to improve the cropping pattern as well as multipurpose use of water, he stressed: “One of the important measures for the optimal use of fish farming water in agricultural water pools and its subsequent use In agricultural fields.
The head of the Agricultural Jihad in the city of Famenin said that this year, sugar beet cultivation has caused inappropriate use of water, adding that next year there will be a good plan for sugar beet cultivation.
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