Fatemeh Zamani, a Ph.D. student whose research focuses on analysing and interpreting the prevailing experiences of women who are central participants in saffron farming. The research also explores socio-economic empowering possibilities that agritourism as an innovative farm diversification dimension to saffron farming might provide for the women. Her research is supported by a Hardiman Research Scholarship, University of Galway. Fatemeh will present a paper on her research at the upcoming International Geographical Congress 2024.