Production in 2023 was 30% smaller than the pre-harvest estimate owing to weather disruptions from bloom until harvesting. Besides, the arrival of the bee pest Varroa destructor to Australia meant that there were issues in regard to hive movements on the eve of pollination. After a ten-year sustained growth, in 2017 new planting reached a […]

Saffron is an East Indian plant that is a member of the ginger family and is used as a spice and food color. The underground stems are used in some cultures to treat certain stomach problems. The substance in Indian saffron that gives it a yellow color (curcumin) is being studied in the treatment of […]