Saffron planting is done in Safranbolu, Turkey

In the Safranbolu district of Karabük, saffron was planted on a 10-hectare area within the scope of the Forestry and Village Relations Department (ORKÖY) project. The planting of saffron, which received a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU), was carried out in the Keten Neighborhood of Yukarıçiftlik village. Within the scope of the "Safranbolu Saffron Cultivation Project", 10 producers planted saffron on a 1-hectare area each. The producers were given 38 thousand liras as a grant per person and the rest was given 190 thousand liras of interest-free credit in 4-year installments. Speaking at the program, Safranbolu District Governor Şaban Arda Yazıcı said that the forestry organization was carrying out projects that would carry Turkey forward and contribute to the welfare of its citizens. Yazıcı, stating that saffron is used in many areas, said, "We will give more meaning to this valuable plant with your efforts. We will increase the production area ...