SAFFRON AS A MAIN CASH, MEDICAL AND RESISTIVE PLANT FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY AND LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL PEOPLE IN DRIED REGIONS OF IRAN
Journal Title: Black Sea Journal of Agriculture - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
One of the most valuable and irreplaceable cash, medical and resistive plants in dried conditions all over the world is Saffron. It can be seen in arid areas of Iran with cold winter and hot summer. Major areas for cultivating Saffron are in South and Razavi Khorasn provinces in east of Iran that producing more than 70 percent globally production of this valuable plant. Because of Saffron’s numerous unique qualities and utilizations plus its important role that plays in the economy of Iranian farmers it calls for a particular attention for eradicating its problems in production, export and merchandising. In Iran it is specially an exceptional product, because it requires little water and low care. It can provide jobs for villagers and prevent their emigration from rural areas to cities and urban regions. Compared to the other kinds of agricultural products, it can bring about a remarkable income both for the farmers and for the country. Saffron is important from aspects of economy, medicine, producing employment opportunities and as food stuff. Author in this article on the basis of his experiences, observations and studies about this plant during more than two decades, tries to introduce and describe a brief history of Saffron, its qualities and ecosystem, its role in sustainable economy and livelihood of rural people in dried regions, its problems and difficulties in production and export in Iran and South Khorasan province especially.
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Farhood GOLMOHAMMADI
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