According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, more than 10 tons of saffron has been harvested this year, double compared to last year.

According to the ministry, based on the findings of this year's ministry, farmers will earn $18 million USD in saffron sales.

According to officials at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, government should pay close attention to marketing of the product as well as increasing the country's saffron harvests.

In this episode of Bazar, host Nargis Mosavi discusses the topic with Barakatullah Rahmati, the head of a saffron company in Herat province.