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Title : Saffron cultivation in Kashmir is fast dwindling
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Source : Pakistan Observer
Year : 2017
Link : http://pakobserver.net/saffron-cultivation-kashmir-fast-dwindling/
Country : Pakistan
Commodity: PP-Herbs and Spices
Abstract: Zeeshan Rasool Khan The purple colored Saffron flow ers have long been a pride of the Kashmir Valley. The valley would get itself busy from ongoing month (August) to December every year, in the process of planting to processing “ Saffron”. Kashmir is globally famous for Saffron, which is best known for its quality all around the world. However, from last few years its cultivation has more or less ceased, due to multiple factors, which is a challenge to be dealt with.