Afgahnistan: Saffron Production in Afghanistan to Exceed over 4,000 kg This Year

Feb 29, 2016 | Khaama Press
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The production of saffron in Afghanistan is expected to surpass 4,000 kg this year with the officials expressing optimisms that the production boost could help the Afghan farmers replace the illicit opium cultivation. According to Government Media and Information Center (GMIC) the latest prediction comes in line with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani’s commitment to support the agriculture sector.