Ladakh Plants Iranian Saffron Corms to Restore Barren Land

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Ladakh Administration plants 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms on restored barren land in Leh to diversify agriculture and create new farmer livelihoods

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Ladakh Administration plants 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms on restored barren land in Leh to diversify agriculture and create new farmer livelihoods

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Oct 3, 2026 • 12:00 AM

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Ladakh Plants Iranian Saffron Corms to Restore Barren Land

Ladakh Administration plants 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms on restored barren land in Leh to diversify agriculture and create new farmer livelihoods

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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/from-barren-desert-to-red-gold-saffron-cultivation-debuts-in-ladakh/articleshow/134635782.cms

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https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/ladakhs-barren-plateau-to-turn-purple-saffron-takes-root-in-a-land-once-thought-impossible-1992567

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https://news18.com/amp/india/ladakh-to-grow-saffron-for-the-first-time-90000-iranian-corms-planted-in-leh-ws-blrt-10364627.html

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https://jammulinksnews.com/saffron-cultivation-begins-in-ladakh-as-leh-barren-land-gets-new-lease-of-life

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