Andhra Pradesh aims to produce two lakh tonnes of export quality mangoes in two years
Visakhapatnam: The horticulture department in Andhra Pradesh is working to increase the volume of mango exports to various countries, including the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and the USA.
To achieve this goal, the department plans to train farmers in three regions of the state to produce at least two lakh tonnes of
export quality mangoes
in the next two years.
Andhra Pradesh is one of the largest producers of mangoes in the country, with districts like Eluru, Krishna, Annamayya, Chittoor, Tirupati, and Vizianagaram being home to some of the best export-quality mango varieties. The state grows a range of mango varieties, including Banginapalli, Chinna Rasalu, Pedda Rasalu, Totapuri, Neelam, and Suvarnarekha, with Benishan or Banginpalli being considered a premium table variety suitable for exports.
Mango cultivation in Andhra Pradesh covers an area of 3.75 lakh hectares, with an estimated production of around 40 to 50 lakh tonnes. The average production of mango in the state is 10 to 12 tonnes per hectare.
To give a boost to mango farming, the horticulture department has introduced mango cover technology, which has resulted in improved yields. The cover bags have helped save the crop from extreme weather conditions and pests, additional director, Horticulture, Dr CB Harinatha Reddy told TOI.
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Though Alphonso variety of mango is considered superior of all mangoes, Banganapalli variety mango grown in parts of Andhra Pradesh is the ultimate. The demand for the
Banganapalli mango
grown in Rayalaseema region and Nuzvid area of Eluru district has been increasing in the global market.
The horticulture department has supplied fruit covers worth over ₹20 crore to thousands of farmers, covering around 10,000 hectares of land, at subsidized prices in the current mango season.
The results have been impressive, with the fruit being bigger in size and having a perfect appearance. The department aims to produce at least two to three lakh tonnes of export-quality mangoes in the next two years.
Despite challenges like climate change and pests, which have hit mango production in some regions, the demand for Andhra Pradesh's mango varieties, particularly Banganapalli, is increasing in the global market.
The mango farmers in the region have managed to export around 600 tonnes of mangoes to other countries so far this season and are expected to export more in the coming weeks.
The price of Banginapalli variety mangoes ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per tonne, depending on the quality and size. By exporting mangoes, growers and exporters can earn at least 30 to 40 percent more revenue compared to the domestic market. Andhra Pradesh had exported over 4,000 tonnes of mangoes to various countries in 2023 and 2024, and the state is poised to further increase its mango exports in the coming years.
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