The uncertain future of the world's most expensive spice

After facing one of its worst harvests on record, the Kashmir Valley’s farmers worry about the future of their prized saffron ...
Business Line

In Kashmir’s saffron fields, flowers bloom but yields fall

In Kashmir’s saffron fields, flowers bloom but yields fall According to official data, the area under saffron cultivation has shrunk from about 5,700 hectares in the late 1990s to just 3,665 hectares ...
India West

Kashmir’s Saffron Farmers Turn To Indoor Cultivation Amid Climate Changes

PAMPORE, (Reuters) – Nestled in a picturesque valley beneath the snow-capped Himalayas lies Pampore, a town in the Kashmir region, celebrated as the heartland of saffron cultivation. Known for ...
Yahoo

Mistakes Commonly Made When Growing Saffron At Home

A basket of purple saffron flowers - Fasil Tiru / 500px/Getty Images Growing saffron (Crocus sativus) at home can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to enjoy this luxurious and rather expensive ...
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Could New Mexico farmers rake in profits growing the world's most expensive spice?

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. New Mexico State University is hoping to find out. Saffron, the most expensive spice in the world, is one of the ...
Forbes

What You Need To Know About Harvesting Saffron In Abruzzo, Italy

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...