Saffron and its Farming, Economic Importance, Export, Medicinal characteristics and Various Uses in South Khorasan Province- East of Iran
Journal Title: International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
One of the most valuable and irreplaceable ones all over the world is Saffron. It is such an expensive products which is weighted in Mesghals (=5 grams) or grams. Saffron as the most expensive agricultural and medicinal plant has a unique status among industrial and export products. Today, with %60 of the universal production, Iran is considered the main producer of Saffron in the world. Saffron’s numerous qualities and uses together with the role it plays in the economy of Iranian farmers call for a particular attention to eradicate problems regarding its production, export and merchandising. In Iran it is specially an exceptional product, because it require little water and low care. It can provide jobs for villagers and prevent their emigration from country to cities. Compared to the other kinds of products, it can bring about a remarkable income both for the farmers and for the country. Thus, if enough consideration is exercised, the government may decrease its oil export dependency by relying on a good plan to improve Saffron production. Among exporting items, Saffron has a high exporting value in Khorasan, since it constituted %92 of the whole export items and %98 of the cultivated land in 2001.The high quality of Saffron produced in Iran has persuaded some European countries like Spain to buy Iran’s Saffron in bulk. Later on they pack them under Spanish titles and present them to International markets. It goes without saying that they cannot produce Saffron with such Quality, since those country lack the climatic and ecological conditions necessary to grow such a valuable product. So the Khorasanian scholars and writers should try to introduce this precious native product to the other nations based on the findings and information they have. Saffron is important from aspects of economy, medicine, producing employment opportunities and as food stuff. This article tries to describe a brief history of Saffron, explain its qualities and introduce the ecosystem of medicinal plants in Southern Khorasan. It also attempt to introduce the problems and difficulties with regard to Saffron and its export.
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Farhood Golmohammadi
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