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<p>Saffron occupies a vital place in the agricultural scenario of Jammu and Kashmir, India. India ranks only second to Iran in saffron production, yet it ranks twelfth among global saffron exporters. Therefore, we need to explore ways to promote both its production and export. Traditional saffron areas of Jammu and Kashmir are not able to meet the local demand within India, and therefore India imports saffron of around 88 tons per annum, causing an expenditure of US$ 38.2&#xa0;million to the exchequer. This trend can be reversed by introducing saffron in non-traditional areas of J&amp;K. Herein, we discuss the issue from the perspective of farmers of the non-traditional areas involved in saffron on-farm trials in 16 districts of J&amp;K. While the environmental suitability of an area with respect to its climate is the prime requisite for growing saffron, however, the ‘know-how’ of farmers regarding the management practices involved in the cultivation-module of this peculiar crop (saffron) is vital for its successful introduction in the non-traditional areas. Saffron cultivation involves several unique practices, and our study revealed a low level of knowledge among the farmers of new areas about these practices. However, the most encouraging observation was that the respondents expressed a willingness to grow saffron in new areas, provided some government-sponsored schemes are set up to support them.</p>

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Introduction of saffron in non-traditional areas of Jammu & Kashmir in India: farmers’ perspective for policy makers

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    2025年8月29日

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  • Amir B. Wani,
  • Immad A. Shah,
  • Amjad M. Husaini

摘要

Saffron occupies a vital place in the agricultural scenario of Jammu and Kashmir, India. India ranks only second to Iran in saffron production, yet it ranks twelfth among global saffron exporters. Therefore, we need to explore ways to promote both its production and export. Traditional saffron areas of Jammu and Kashmir are not able to meet the local demand within India, and therefore India imports saffron of around 88 tons per annum, causing an expenditure of US$ 38.2 million to the exchequer. This trend can be reversed by introducing saffron in non-traditional areas of J&K. Herein, we discuss the issue from the perspective of farmers of the non-traditional areas involved in saffron on-farm trials in 16 districts of J&K. While the environmental suitability of an area with respect to its climate is the prime requisite for growing saffron, however, the ‘know-how’ of farmers regarding the management practices involved in the cultivation-module of this peculiar crop (saffron) is vital for its successful introduction in the non-traditional areas. Saffron cultivation involves several unique practices, and our study revealed a low level of knowledge among the farmers of new areas about these practices. However, the most encouraging observation was that the respondents expressed a willingness to grow saffron in new areas, provided some government-sponsored schemes are set up to support them.