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9 November 2025

Abdul Hameed Bhat, 47, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, plucks saffron flowers in a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Abdul Hameed Bhat, 47, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, plucks saffron flowers in a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Abdul Hameed Bhat, 47, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, plucks saffron flowers in a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Ali Mohammad Bhat, 70, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, is pictured at a saffron field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Abdul Hameed Bhat, 47, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, is pictured at a saffron field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Syed Zeyahudin, 85, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, inspects his saffron fields, usually covered in saffron at this time of the year, in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Syed Zeyahudin, 85, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, inspects his saffron fields, usually covered in saffron at this time of the year, in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 November 2025

Syed Zeyahudin, 85, a Kashmiri saffron farmer, inspects his saffron fields, usually covered in saffron at this time of the year, in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 9, 2025. The production of the world-famous Kashmiri saffron, also known as red gold, witnesses a steep decline over the past decade. Farmers say they see a 90% drop in crop production this year, blaming climate change, urbanization, and government negligence. Known for its superior quality in the global saffron market, Kashmiri saffron is the world's most expensive spice and has been part of the region's culture and economy for more than 3,000 years.

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9 April 2025

People take pictures in a saffron field during the spring season in Pampore area of Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on April 4, 2025.

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9 April 2025

People take pictures in a saffron field during the spring season in Pampore area of Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on April 4, 2025.

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9 April 2025

People take pictures in a saffron field during the spring season in Pampore area of Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on April 4, 2025.

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9 April 2025

People take pictures in a saffron field during the spring season in Pampore area of Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on April 4, 2025.

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8 November 2024

Saffron flowers during harvest season in Pampore area of Pulwama, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on November 8, 2024. Saffron is a valuable and highly prized spice, often referred to as ''red gold'' due to its high cost. During the saffron harvest season, people carefully pluck the vibrant crimson threads or strands from the saffron crocus flowers. These strands are then dried to produce the saffron spice, which is used in various dishes for its unique flavor, aroma, and color.

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8 November 2024

A Kashmiri man plucks saffron flowers during the harvest season in the Pampore area of Pulwama, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on November 8, 2024. Saffron is a valuable and highly prized spice, often referred to as ''red gold'' due to its high cost. During the saffron harvest season, people carefully pluck the vibrant crimson threads or strands from the saffron crocus flowers. These strands are then dried to produce the saffron spice, which is used in various dishes for its unique flavor, aroma, and color.

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8 November 2024

A Kashmiri man plucks saffron flowers during the harvest season in the Pampore area of Pulwama, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on November 8, 2024. Saffron is a valuable and highly prized spice, often referred to as ''red gold'' due to its high cost. During the saffron harvest season, people carefully pluck the vibrant crimson threads or strands from the saffron crocus flowers. These strands are then dried to produce the saffron spice, which is used in various dishes for its unique flavor, aroma, and color.

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8 November 2024

A Kashmiri man plucks saffron flowers during the harvest season in the Pampore area of Pulwama, south of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir, on November 8, 2024. Saffron is a valuable and highly prized spice, often referred to as ''red gold'' due to its high cost. During the saffron harvest season, people carefully pluck the vibrant crimson threads or strands from the saffron crocus flowers. These strands are then dried to produce the saffron spice, which is used in various dishes for its unique flavor, aroma, and color.

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