Turkey: ORKÖY supports the production of saffron, the world's most expensive spice

The Forestry and Village Relations Department (ORKÖY) prepared a project worth 1 million 900 thousand liras for saffron, which is identified with the Safranbolu district of Karabük, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is called "the most expensive spice in the world" with a price of 250 thousand liras. Within the scope of the project, saffron plants were planted on a 10-decare area. ORKÖY prepared the "Safranbolu Saffron Cultivation" project for the production of saffron, which maintained its importance during the Ottoman period and received the title of "national plant". Within the scope of the project, 190 thousand liras of credit support, 38 thousand liras of which was a grant, were given to 10 producers, and the producers were given the opportunity to plant saffron on one decare area each. The opening of the project was held in Yukarıçiftlik village, Keten Neighborhood. Safranbolu District Governor Şaban Arda Yazıcı, Zonguldak Forest Regional Manager Faruk ...