Saffron production to drop over 90% as Kashmir sees lowest rainfall in 35 years
Scarcity of rain and the failures of the National Saffron Mission have left local farmers in a precarious position
Valley of saffron flowers
Buried in cement dust: Kashmir’s saffron production takes a hit, farmers forced to switch occupation
Despite protests, cement factories have been allowed to be set up right next to saffron fields, complain growers