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Saffron growers to get proper irrigation facilities very soon: Director Agriculture

LCT Desk by LCT Desk
November 7, 2023
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Srinagar, Nov 7: The government is actively working to enhance irrigation facilities for saffron growers to boost production, Director Agriculture, Choudhary Mohammad Iqbal said.
Director Agriculture said that the National Saffron Mission, initiated in 2010-11 under one scheme, received an extension and was later included in the MIDS scheme. He expressed gratitude to the Government of India for it.
Director Iqbal said that over the past two years, the government has been diligently pursuing funding for the Mechanical Engineering Department to expedite pending work. This effort is aimed at providing proper irrigation facilities to growers at the earliest, he said, adding that the department is committed to addressing the concerns of saffron growers and ensuring they face no challenges.
Regarding the conversion of land for alternative crops like mustard or apple trees, Choudhary Iqbal said that as per recommendations, only almond trees can be planted in these fields.
“We have raised this issue with the relevant authorities and will continue advocating for the growers’ interests,” he said, adding, “Ultimately, the land belongs to farmers, and they have the freedom to plant what they choose.”
The Director Agriculture said the department is actively educating and assisting growers to enhance their production and income.
Regarding this year’s saffron production, Iqbal explained that various parameters are used to measure production. “However, due to snowfall in upper areas in October, which resulted in a dip in temperature, saffron bloom was delayed,” he said.
Once saffron reaches its optimal temperature, full bloom is expected, and any necessary improvements will be prioritised accordingly, he assured.

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