Wani left his job and took over the farm; three years down the line, he is part of a collective called Kashmir Agro Exports, ...

recreated Kashmir-like conditions in their home after spending more than three months in the valley. But unlike conventional farmers, they use air and mist, not land, to grow saffron. They mix ...

From seed distribution to crop calendars, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural ... and second, it comprises farm advisory services,” Asif said. “Among agricultural inputs, seed ...

Quality is key when growing such a precise crop. And the taste of the saffron depends on the rainfall, temperature, and soil. Kashmir is famed for producing some of the highest-quality saffron in ...

Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmed Dar said new areas have been identified for expansion and an inquiry will be conducted into the working of the department in the growth of saffron cultivation in ...

Wani and as many as 50 more farmers like him run the collective with the help of technology provided Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir.