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The saffron fields of Kashmir are showing signs of revival after years of decline. Following a poor 2024 season—when yields dropped to just 30–40 percent due to scant rainfall—growers this year are hopeful for a harvest of 60–70 percent, thanks to timely rains and sustained soil moisture.

“Last year was harsh. The flowers barely bloomed. But this year, the fields look promising. One more round of rain, and we will have a bumper crop,” said Abdul MajeedWani, President of the Kashmir Saffron Growers Association, speaking to Rising Kashmir .

Farmers across Pampore,often referred to as the ‘saffron town of Kashmir’, share this cautious optimism.

“I see a good bloom this year. The bulbs look healthier, and the moisture has lasted longer than before,” said Muhammad Shafi, a gr

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