epa11731485 Saffron is being sorted after harvest in Herat, Afghanistan, 20 November 2024. The saffron harvest season in Herat, Afghanistan, has arrived, with this year's yield expected to increase by 30 percent compared to last year, saffron producers said. Approximately 9,000 hectares of land are dedicated to saffron cultivation in Afghanistan, with nearly 90 percent located in Herat. According to Hayatullah Mohajer Farahi, the Deputy Governor of Herat, 'Afghanistan saffron ranks first in global markets in terms of quality, demonstrating the unique agricultural strength of Afghanistan, particularly in Herat'. This year, forecasts predict a harvest of around 40 tons of saffron. The growth of saffron cultivation not only boosts the local economy but also reinforces Afghanistan's reputation as a leading producer of this valuable spice. EPA/STRINGER
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21.11.2024., 15:16
GLAVNI IZVOZNI PROIZVOD

Počela berba šafrana, najskupljeg začina

Šafran, najskuplji začin na svijetu, jedan je od glavnih izvoznih proizvoda Afganistana, gdje je ovih dana počela žetva. Očekuje se kako će ovogodišnji urod porasti za 30 posto u odnosu prema prošloj godini, rekli su proizvođači. Šafran je uzgojen na oko 9000 hektara, od čega se gotovo 90 posto nalazi u pokrajini Herat. Ove godine prognoze predviđaju urod od oko 40 tona šafrana, a velika većina namijenjena je izvozu u druge zemlje.