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Spices Board Explores Indoor Saffron Cultivation in Kerala as High-Value Agricultural Opportunity Commodities
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Spices Board Explores Indoor Saffron Cultivation in Kerala as High-Value Agricultural Opportunity

India's Spices Board is exploring indoor saffron cultivation in Kerala as a high-value agricultural opportunity. Chairperson Sangeetha Viswanathan met Agriculture Minister T. Siddique to discuss promoting the initiative, addressing challenges like climate change and human-wildlife conflict, and expediting cardamom registration for farmers.

Jul 30, 2026 1 source
From Khorasan to Kashmir: Saffron Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Squeeze from West Asia Conflict Commodities
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From Khorasan to Kashmir: Saffron Prices Surge Amid Global Supply Squeeze from West Asia Conflict

Kashmiri saffron prices have surged to ₹340-₹350/gm from ₹200-₹250/gm a year ago, driven by the West Asia conflict disrupting Iranian supplies — Iran accounts for 90% of global output — and a sharp decline in local Kashmir yields. Traders and the Saffron Growers Association report production fell to 5-10% of normal last year, pushing GI-tagged saffron to ₹380/gm and raising Iranian saffron prices to ₹190-₹200/gm. Prices are expected to remain firm amid continued supply chain uncertainty.

Jun 14, 2026 1 source