In Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Farmers and Producers Cooperative Limited have started experimenting with saffron farming in Leh.
About:
Ladakh is part of saffron farming experiment along with hill States of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
At present, saffron is farmed in Pulwama and Pampore areas of Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir valley, 90 % of saffron production comes from Pampore uplands, locally called ‘wudar’ on the southern outskirts of Srinagar city.
Ladakh has similarities of climatic conditions with Iran and Afghanistan where saffron is grown.
Dear Student,
You have still not entered your mailing address. Please enter the address where all the study materials will be sent to you. (If applicable).
