[FROM THE ARCHIVES] Banking on Red Gold | Carte Blanche | M-Net

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭.
It’s an ancient spice that was domesticated during the Bronze Age in Greece and has long been the most expensive agricultural commodity by weight - currently selling at around R200,000 per kilogramme. Lending a unique and much sought-after taste to cooking and useful in medicines and dye production, saffron is “red gold” and the international demand has never waned. Now, from the vast expanses of the Northern Cape to Gauteng, Carte Blanche meets local farmers who are unfurling the secrets of the exquisite purple flower that produces only three precious strands as they’re working to set up a local saffron industry for the export market.
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[@morpheus6394]

God protect this guy from all evil and overcome evil forces. Amen.

[@trevorrathnam8949]

A plant based product that creates jobs, brings foreign income to the country and has no negative effects on the environment, a win win win formula. Wishing all these farmers the very best in growing SA's Red Gold.

[@petebuttons210]

We need more good positive stories like this.

[@hlengiwemasondo2858]

Prayers: God bless and protect our farmers

[@Malisti04]

I planted mine a few in my backyard on the 11 April. I wanted to see if our soil can grow it. but by the 26 th it blossomed. I couldn't believe it, that's not 40 days.

[@triguywon9938]

Moleli is a great host I love how he intermingles the Afrikaans at opportune times.

[@Dee_EarningOnlineInSA]

Very impressive. Well done for taking the initiative and for creating jobs. Very encouraging to see South Africans using their knowledge to create employment..we need more initiatives like this.

[@bullitt3818]

I wish good luck to all our Safrican Saffron farmers

[@belindamathews6454]

God protect these farmers from the corrupt ANC government!

[@kafkamatt]

Would be great to have a follow up on this!

[@pierre-el]

Glad you opened comments.. keep it up.. on ALL your videos..!

[@vlermuis2416]

Such an inspiring story.... and there are so many other projects that SA could embark on..... eg. Truffels in the Cederberg!

[@aprilsmith3683]

This was an incredibly interesting story to follow...
Marvellous initiative...
May your futures be filled with all that you are working so hard for...
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[@maryduplessis2510]

Well done and I wish him all the success he deserves.

[@agnoleke]

This is South Africa !! 🙌🏽

[@Tenspeare]

Beautiful stuff!

[@ghostqueen2082]

excellent idea!! good luck!!

[@RTSPictures]

Awesome!

[@fikinaturally_fikiswa2925]

Watched this episode on DSTV catch-up , quite interesting, would love to know more

[@juddotto3660]

Exciting!

[@Mvitsho_]

Amazing

[@zeenews2251]

Lovely👊

[@vivienrhodes4248]

Fantastic

[@godsson9579]

Bravo

[@williebrits6272]

Nice!!!

[@susanswartz5747]

May GOD BLESS you...

[@kelsonperezjohns9331]

I need to learn how to farm now

[@kilp2635]

@5:09 when he says 2 days just for this much ? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@firesabreRSA]

Some goods news is a welcome change.

[@pieterdutoit6403]

WOW!!!!!!

[@iwillcritiqueyou22]

R200,000 per kilo 😳 You shouldn't have aired this , now he's a target.

[@jaysonmokhwanatsi7365]

He probably has massive security around the farm?

[@wandilebartman]

This is a good investment

[@ledikemahlare436]

I planted mine today 😄

[@mbusompisi3018]

That's very interesting can please have the farmers contact please

[@carteblanchetv]

You can find out more here - the contact details are listed at the bottom as well.
saffricon.co.za/#/outgrowers

[@lynnmothibeli325]

❤🔥

[@gareththomas2203]

Hey wow they left the comments on !

[@bafmanful]

Were can I get the seeds

[@carteblanchetv]

You can find out more here saffricon.co.za/#/outgrowers. Al the best!

[@MrG-18]

wait....does that sheep have 4 eyes? 7:53

[@penuelmhlanga2484]

Im doing this

[@mapleridge466]

Baie lesse is te leer uit die boer se benadering tot sy boedery aktiwiteite.Nederigheid is maar een aspek daarvan wat uitstaan.

[@flippiewolfaardt2621]

Mag God julle so groot seën in die toekom

[@ianmiles2505]

Show the comments.

[@rivajkripal2630]

I have a farm for the plantation

[@kingsindiso]

You'll shouldn't have disclosed that R200k figure. One day they will wake only to realize all the crops are gone. Crime is very high in this country

[@jano4685]

we have saffron at home and it tastes like nothing so i dont really understand the hype

[@80krauser]

Most 'saffron' is cut with dyed safflower stamin that taste like nothing but are cheap and fill the bottle. I'll bet that's what the problem is. Or it was treated poorly in transit. Spices can be delicate

[@Malisti04]

R200 000 a kilo

[@booh12469]

Subjectively and cynically speaking, saffron can also be a disappointing, massively overpriced seasoning. On par with truffles and caviar. We can often fall for these overhyped, sometimes "mystical" culinary "delights" that suggest amazing palate pleasures - only to be unamazed. Good luck to these farmers with their enterprise though!!

[@neomatrix3612]

Hey Carte Blanche has comments now. Let's see how long that lasts. Carte Blanche shouldn't have done this program on him..

[@connieb.4071]

when do the criminals move in to ransack and ruin this for them?

[@beautifulcrazy]

'n boer maak 'n plan

[@nomad2031]

Its sad to see how scared you all are of the ANC

[@levettp]

Every China shop sells saffron at R10 a packet.