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From Covid lockdown to profitable farming: Karnataka’s growing saffron revolution
Known for its brilliant crimson hue and high value that have earned the spice the sobriquet, saffron is slowly making its way to Karnataka from the Kashmiri town of Pampore, where saffron flowers ...
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Activist monk urges Tokyo to cut ties with Myanmar junta
OSAKA--A Buddhist monk from Myanmar who was a leader of the Saffron Revolution urged the Japanese government to sever ties with his country’s military and recognize the pro-democracy National ...
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How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses. Each purple flower contains three red stigmas, which are dried and cured to make saffron.Credit...Gabriella Angotti-Jones for The New York Times ...
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Indoor Innovation: Safeguarding Saffron Amidst Climate Change
Pampore, a town in Indian Kashmir, is known for producing saffron, the world's most expensive spice. Traditional farming faces threats from urbanization and climate change, resulting in decreased ...
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From Covid lockdown to profitable farming: Karnataka’s growing saffron revolution
During the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals in Karnataka, including Rajat Kumar and Jacob Sathyaraj, ventured into indoor saffron cultivation using aeroponics and hydroponics methods. Despite ...