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Kashmir saffron growers struggle to harvest expensive spice | Oneindia News

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Kashmir saffron growers struggle to harvest expensive spice | Oneindia News

Kashmir saffron growers struggle to harvest expensive spice | Oneindia News

In this scenic highland in Kashmir's Pampore, farmers are busy harvesting saffron.

These vivid coloured flowers hold the world's most expensive spice which sell at between Rs 2 and 3 lakh per kilogram.

Kashmir's saffron is GI tagged and one of the best in the world but farmers have been struggling to grow them.

We visit Kashmir's saffron growing fields to bring you this story.

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