Saffron production is a golden opportunity to create employment
The head of Gilan Jihad Agricultural Organization said: saffron production, which is also called red gold, is a golden opportunity to develop employment in the province.
Ali Darjani announced the beginning of saffron harvest in the province during the province’s agricultural meeting and said: 162 Gilani farmers are expected to harvest 53 kilos and 400 grams of saffron flowers this year.
He added: Gilani farmers will earn 800 million Tomans by harvesting this amount of saffron flowers from the mountainous lands of Rudsar, Amlash, Rudbar, Siahkal and Talesh counties.
Derjani, stating that the harvest of saffron continues until the end of November, said: Saffron is cultivated in the mountainous potential lands of Gilan at an altitude of 1200 to 2300 meters above sea level.
The head of Gilan Agricultural Jihad Organization, stating that with the tests performed, Gilan saffron is one of the most high-quality saffrons in the country, pointed out: the color, taste and smell of saffron are a factor in identifying quality.
Ali Darjani, pointing out that saffron cultivation is a golden opportunity to create employment and income, added: Saffron is one of the medicinal plants that if it is compatible with regional conditions with the lowest cost, will create significant economic change for the region.
He pointed to the distribution of saffron onions for free among farmers and said: those interested in growing saffron can refer to the agricultural jihad of the cities to receive saffron onions.
Derjani, stating that saffron was first cultivated in Gilan in 2008, added: Saffron consumption increases immunity, increases blood circulation, protects heart health, controls diabetes, reduces anxiety, strengthens bone, improves nerve function, antidepressant, Prevents cancer, treats inflammation and reduces pain and reduces stomach disorders.
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