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Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth photos

Saffron cultivation in AlUla supports crop diversification, economic growth

  • Move is contributing to the introducing of high-value products into the area’s agricultural system and will enhance its sustainability
  • Kingdom’s saffron localization project has produced premium-grade saffron in accordance with ISO 3632 standards
By Arab News ·
Special Afghanistan bets on ‘red gold’ for global market presence video

Afghanistan bets on ‘red gold’ for global market presence

By MODASER ISLAMI ·
An Afghan man and children harvest saffron flowers in a field on the outskirts of Herat province. (File/AFP)

Afghans set sights on Middle East with world’s best saffron

By PARWIZ KAROKHAIL ·
Special Afghanistan’s red gold ‘saffron’ termed world’s best

Afghanistan’s red gold ‘saffron’ termed world’s best

By Sayed Salahuddin ·
Moroccan saffron farmers battle knockoff spices photos

Moroccan saffron farmers battle knockoff spices

By AFP ·
Iran’s saffron seeks global recognition

Iran’s saffron seeks global recognition

By AFP ·

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