The season of full bloom for Kashmir saffron is just over but the production has remained low, again. Known to be the world’s best, the spice crop industry is facing a lot of challenges. From climate change over the last many years to repeated lockdowns since last year, many factors have contributed to the grim picture that the fields of Pampore present today.
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