News Topic:Saffron

Saffron prices decline 4.5% over two years

The average price of saffron has fallen 4.5% in the national capital, New Delhi, during the past two years, according to the news agency KNO.

Centre notes drastic decline in saffron production in J-K

The Centre on Tuesday said that the production of saffron has declined by over 67 per cent from 2010 to 2024.

Saffron growers in Pulwama express concern over porcupine menace

Saffron growers in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are worried as porcupines continue to damage their saffron corms.

Kishtwar Saffron receives coveted Geographical Indication Tag

Kishtwar saffron, which is cultivated and harvested in the higher reaches, has been given the Geographical Indication tag by Geographical Indications Registry.

Wild tulips of Pampore Karewas attract huge rush of people

Wild tulips in Karewas of the saffron town of Pampore are attracting hundreds of tourists and locals.

Kashmir produces highest saffron in 27 years

Kashmir has recorded 16 metric tonnes of saffron in 2022 which is the highest in the last 27 years.

Tourism Department organizes saffron festival at Pampore

The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir on Tuesday organized a saffron festival in Karewas of Pampore.

Growers worried as saffron fields, produce shrinks

Pampore is witnessing an uptick in constructions in saffron fields, causing a decline in saffron production as well as shrinking land for the prized spice.

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