BROKKIES | NUUS results confirm that it was the right decision to start cultivating saffron in South Africa with a view to building an industry aimed at the export market .
The saffron we grow in South Africa has a distinctive flavour and aroma
Liebenberg points out that saffron is not only a high-value spice ; it is also a relatively lowrisk crop that can be cultivated on as little as a quarter hectare of land . “ This makes saffron ideal for commercial farmers who want to diversify while creating an optimal opportunity for the millions of South Africans wanting to branch into agriculture on a small scale and eventually earn a good living .
“ Our first priority is to assist people to grow their own produce and put food on the table , which we already do through various projects . But getting involved in saffron farming goes a step further in that it allows prospective farmers to earn their own income and become self sufficient ,” Liebenberg explains .
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