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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha mangoes now in France, Belgium as exports soar
In a breakthrough, Odisha has successfully added France and Belgium to its list of mango export destinations, reinforcing the state's emergence as an agricultural export hub . This achievement adds to an already growing list of international markets, including Dubai, London, Birmingham, Rome, Venice, and Dublin. Gitashree Padhi, Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH), Dhenkanal, said, 'The global acceptance of Odisha mangoes in markets like France and Belgium reflects the potential of our farmers and the strength of our horticultural ecosystem.' During the first week of June 2025, 13.4 metric tonnes (MT) of mangoes were exported to London and Dubai, significantly contributed by Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The exports were made possible through active involvement from the Saptasajya Farmer Producer Company, Dharitree Agro Plus Company, Kankadahad Farmer Producer Company and Sugandha Farmer Producer Company. Since exports began in May 2024, Odisha's agri-export volume is nearing 100 MT, with mangoes — especially Amrapalli and Dashehari varieties — making up a significant percentage of the total. Expanding into new markets has delivered direct benefits to Odisha's farming communities. Farmers have earned 40–60% higher prices for their mangoes, enabled by direct export access, improved quality standards, and aggregation through FPOs. In 2024–25, Odisha entered seven international markets. In the first few months of 2025–26, the state has already exceeded that number, both in terms of destinations and export volumes. This growing momentum reflects the Odisha government's focused efforts to establish the state as a leading agri-export centre.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Promote agri-products from Odisha in global market: Dy CM Singh Deo
BHUBANESWAR: Deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo exhorted exporters to explore array of products, including geographical indication (GI) products from the state for promotion in the global marketplace. Addressing a workshop-cum-capacity building programme to boost agri-products exports from Odisha at OUAT here, Singh Deo appreciated the active collaboration of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) with the state government to boost agricultural exports from the state. He highlighted the initiatives of the state government for increasing agricultural exports, particularly of organic products. APEDA chairman Abhishek Dev highlighted the export-oriented strategy for agricultural products with special emphasis on organic products. He emphasised on the untapped potential of the state in terms of agriculture exports, particularly in organic products, owing to huge diversity and quantum of output. The event exhibited over 10 stalls represented by farmer producer organisations (FPO) and farmer producer companies, women agripreneurs, government departments and exporters from the state. Several GI tagged and agri-products from the state such as Koraput kalajeera rice, Nayagad kanteimundi brinjal, Ganjam kewda flower products, Koraput coffee, Kandhamal haldi powder, Kendrapada rasabali, Salipur rasgolla and khajuri gur, Dhenkanal magaji ladoo and Mayurbhanj kai chutney were displayed at the stalls. More than 400 stakeholders including representatives of FPOs, FPCs, progressive farmers, government officials and OUAT participated in the programme.
