Srinagar: In a bid to promote Kashmir’s saffron, Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST) on Friday organised the ‘Saffron Day at Dusu in Pampore town of Jammu and Kashmir.
“We previously celebrated ‘wheat day’ and ‘rice day’ too. The motive to celebrate the ‘saffron day’ is to disseminate information regarding the latest research on the crop. The farmers and researchers have a dialogue and discussion on the issues around saffron growth,” Professor Mushtaq Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor – SKUAST, told.Saffron is one of the most expensive crops cultivated in the Valley.It is also considered as a part of the Kashmiri heritage.A saffron grower appreciated the initiative.
“This program is a great initiative. The Vice-Chancellor and the director of the university were also present at the event who informed us about the challenges in this field. Ways to increase the production and enhance the marketing of saffron were discussed at length,” Javaid Ahmad, a saffron grower, told.“We are thankful to the organisers for inviting us to the Saffron day. The harvesting season is going on currently. Such events help us to understand the technicality of saffron growth. All the growers in the Pampore area will hugely benefit from this program,” Irshad Dar, a saffron grower, said.
