"saffron industry"

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9 November 2025

Kashmiri saffron farmers search for saffron in a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 09, 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

Kashmiri saffron farmers search for saffron in a field in Pampore, south of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on November 09, 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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12 August 2025

A woman dressed in a pink outfit and headscarf walks past the spice section inside a supermarket in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on August 30, 2025.

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12 August 2025

A view of the spice section inside a supermarket in Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on August 30, 2025.

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26 February 2025

A man serves traditional ''gahwa'', prepared by roasting coffee beans and then boiling them with cardamom and saffron, during the last day of the Web Summit in Doha, Qatar, on February 26, 2025. The largest technology conference in the Middle East this year has 25,747 attendees from 124 countries, 1,520 startups, 723 investors, and 168 partners, with AI emerging as the most represented industry.

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31 January 2025

Saffron Burrows wears Vungoc and Son and walks the runway during the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, USA, on January 30, 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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5 November 2023

View of saffron fields during harvest season in Pampore area of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir on 05 November 2023. 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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5 November 2023

A man plucks saffron flowers during harvest season in Pampore area of Srinagar, Indian Administered Kashmir on 05 November 2023. 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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25 January 2023

A man dressed replicating the lookj of Sharukh khan in Pathaan movie is seen in front of a poster of the star , in front of a cinema hall in Kolkata , India , on 25 January 2023 .Sharukh Khan made a comeback to big screen after 4 years with release of movie ''Pathaan'' which has seen the light of controversy before release . Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang dal has called for boycott of the movie due to controversy surrounding a song of the movie which shows the actress wearing Saffron attire , which according to protestors has hurt sentiments of many right wing activist. Amidst protest , the craze for the movie remained unaffected among the masses according to report.

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25 January 2023

Fans garland a poster of Sharukh Khan in front of a movie theater ahead of release of Pathaan in Kolkata , India , on 25 January 2023 .Sharukh Khan made a comeback to big screen after 4 years with release of movie ''Pathaan'' which has seen the light of controversy before release . Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang dal has called for boycott of the movie due to controversy surrounding a song of the movie which shows the actress wearing Saffron attire , which according to protestors has hurt sentiments of many right wing activist. Amidst protest , the craze for the movie remained unaffected among the masses according to report.

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25 January 2023

Fans garland a poster of Sharukh Khan in front of a movie theater ahead of release of Pathaan in Kolkata , India , on 25 January 2023 .Sharukh Khan made a comeback to big screen after 4 years with release of movie ''Pathaan'' which has seen the light of controversy before release . Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang dal has called for boycott of the movie due to controversy surrounding a song of the movie which shows the actress wearing Saffron attire , which according to protestors has hurt sentiments of many right wing activist. Amidst protest , the craze for the movie remained unaffected among the masses according to report.

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25 January 2023

Sharukh Khan fans are seen celebrating the release of movie Pathaan in front of a movie theater in Kolkata , India , on 25 January 2023 .Sharukh Khan made a comeback to big screen after 4 years with release of movie ''Pathaan'' which has seen the light of controversy before release . Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang dal has called for boycott of the movie due to controversy surrounding a song of the movie which shows the actress wearing Saffron attire , which according to protestors has hurt sentiments of many right wing activist. Amidst protest , the craze for the movie remained unaffected among the masses according to report.

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