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![A saffron field in Herat Province in October 2007] One hectare of land in Herat Province can produce about 12kg saffron each kg of which can be sold for US$1500 in local markets.](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/200808064.jpg.webp?itok=7MEW0h0y "Can saffron replace poppy?")
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