In Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh Farmers and Producers Cooperative Limited have started experimenting with saffron farming in Leh. <br />'' <br />'' Ladakh is part of saffron farming experiment along with hill States of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. At present, saffron is farmed in Pulwama and Pampore areas of Jammu and Kashmir.<br />'' <br />'' Ladakh has similarities of climatic conditions with Iran and Afghanistan where saffron is grown. <br />''