After facing one of its worst harvests on record, the Kashmir Valley’s farmers worry about the future of their prized saffron ...

Gulzar Ahmad Kuchay has been farming, harvesting, and selling Kashmiri saffron — known to be the best variety of the spice — for over 30 years. Every autumn, his family comes together for the annual ...

The cultivation of saffron has successfully helped women living in rural communities in Morocco overcome poverty and social and developmental vulnerability. By planting this pricey crop, termed by ...

In the Abruzzo region of Italy, harvesting the lucrative spice is a centuries-old tradition, infused with a deep-seated passion for the land and its history. Credit... Supported by Photographs and ...

Saffron, a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is most commonly associated with Asia and the Middle East. But saffron crocus thrive around the Mediterranean, including Italy, where they ...

ASKAOUN, MoroccoASKAOUN, Morocco — A 10-year-old boy calls for the dawn prayer in an isolated village in Morocco’s Atlas mountains, announcing a laborious day racing against the clock to harvest ...

Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is prized for its striking red threads, rich aroma, and powerful medicinal and culinary properties. Though it’s typically cultivated in specific climates, ...

HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - It is early morning in a saffron field outside the western Afghan city of Herat and dozens of women are harvesting the delicate purple flowers, working quickly to gather ...