Afghanistan: Saffron Industry Creates Job Opportunities for Afghan Women

Jan 24, 2026 | Xinhua
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HERAT, Afghanistan, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Attired in the national dress, Latifa Nuri expressed that working in a saffron field gives her energy and brings her happiness.

"I work in the processing sector of the saffron plant here and feel happy that I have a job," Nuri shared.

Noting her failure to continue education, Nuri said, "It is very good to work here and earn money to support my family."

The saffron industry has seen significant growth in Afghanistan over the past two decades, with yearly expansions in cultivation areas to harvest this valuable spice, known locally as "Red Gold."