Kashmir Saffron Harvest Starts Amid Shrinking Farmland
The saffron harvest has begun in Kashmir. Demand is rising because of a shortfall in supply from Iran, while the land used for saffron farming is shrinking, which has raised worry among growers.
Context
Context: Kashmir's Pampore area is known for saffron, a spice made from crocus flowers that is among the costliest in the world by weight. Iran is one of the largest saffron producers, so supply trouble there affects buyers elsewhere.
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