Despite the stark contrast between Kashmir’s frigid climate and the warm coastal temperatures, two young IT professionals from Karnataka’s coastal region have successfully cultivated Kashmiri saffron.
Future Market Insights (FMI) predicted that the saffron derivatives market would be valued at USD 33.9 million in 2023. It is anticipated to reach USD 97.3 million by 2033. The market is expected to ...
Udupi: A remarkable agricultural feat has been achieved by two young IT professionals from Karnataka’s coastal region, Ananthjit and Akshath, as they have successfully cultivated Kashmiri ...
His success has boosted his confidence and inspired fellow farmers in the region, many of whom are now eager to follow in his footsteps. “We’ve shown that it’s possible to grow saffron here, and now ...
This project, which demanded an investment exceeding Rs 10 lac, was partly funded by an Rs 8 lakh bank loan. Initially, Ananthjit and Akshath attempted to grow saffron bulbs in local soil but faced ...
“This year, 127,000 hectares of farmland have been allocated for saffron cultivation. Currently, 23 provinces of the country grow saffron and more than 93 percent of the country’s saffron is produced ...