The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah), in collaboration with the Al-Jouf branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, organized a workshop titled “The Impact of Post-Harvest Practices on Saffron Quality," as part of the Saffron Production Localization Project implemented by the Center in the Al-Jouf region.
The workshop is part of a series of workshops and field days organized by the Center to develop farmers' technical capacities and support efforts to localize the cultivation of promising crops in the Kingdom.
The workshop reviewed the fundamentals of saffron cultivation under local environmental conditions and provided practical guidance on best agricultural practices for harvesting, sorting, and drying processes to produce high-quality saffron threads that meet required standards.
The workshop focused on enhancing farmers' technical expertise and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences between pioneering and emerging farmers, contributing to improved productivity and quality levels.
The Center continues to implement its training and extension programs to support promising crops and strengthen their role in diversifying agricultural production and improving resource-use efficiency, contributing to the achievement of agricultural sustainability goals in line with Saudi Vision 2030.