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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Organic mango and jackfruit mela begins today
Hubballi: A two-day organic mango and jackfruit fair will be organised at Bhagini Mandali premises on Women's College Road, Hubballi, on Saturday and Sunday. Farmers from across Karnataka will showcase and sell diverse varieties of organic mangoes and jackfruit at the fair conducted by Sahaja Samrudha – Organic Farmers Collective and Rotary Club Hubballi, organisers said. "The fair will feature red, yellow and white varieties of jackfruit, with the special Red Chandrakala Jackfruit available for tasting and purchase. Visitors can also enjoy jackfruit-based delicacies such as chips, papad, halwa, kebabs, holige, vada, dosa, curries and biryani. Mango varieties such as Imam Pasand, Dasheri, Alphonso, Mallika, Benishan and Totapuri will also be on display and for sale. The event will also feature rural entrepreneurs, farmer companies, women's groups, and farmers showcasing value-added products made from jackfruit and mangoes, along with organic millets, seeds and handicrafts for sale. Heirloom seeds for the monsoon season will also be available. "Women from the Malali Women's Association will bring jackfruit, mango and other rare and high-quality saplings for sale," they added. On Sunday, a jackfruit-themed drawing competition for children will be held at 11am, followed by contests for adults, including jackfruit lifting and weight-guessing, at 1pm. The fair will be open from 10am to 8pm on both days. For details: 9538691868. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mango growers up in arms after pleading for remunerative price for the sixth year
After sustaining losses for six consecutive years in the absence of remunerative prices, the mango growers of the undivided Chittoor district have raised a banner of revolt. Even as the mango season is nearing its end, the pulp factories, which are replete in the region, are yet to open their gates in a full-fledged manner for receiving the harvested fruits, triggering a sense of alarm among the farming community. There was palpable calm and uncertainty at the start of the season, where farmers perceived a heavy fall in yield as the flowers dropped in large quantities. However, the yield turned out to be better than expected, making the price plunge. Leave alone the exotic fruits, like Benisha, Alphonso, Kalepad, Pullura and Imam Pasand, collectively called as 'table varieties', even the ubiquitous 'Bengalura' or 'Totapuri', which is widely used by the fruit pulp factories, are waiting for takers. Members of the Federation of Farmers Associations led by Mangati Gopal Reddy, A. Rama Naidu, K. Venkaiah, Price Stabilisation Committee convener T. Janardhan and others attended the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) meeting at the district Collectorate here on Monday and submitted a representation to Collector S. Venkateswar on the need for government intervention to get remunerative prices for the mango growers. Recalling that the farmers had hit the streets for the last six years appealing for remunerative price, the farmer leaders sought a minimum of ₹30 per kg for the mangoes, which they said was 'the least price to sustain their livelihood'. Acknowledging their concern, Mr. Venkateswar pointed to the series of meetings he had with the departmental officials at the State and district levels, and assured that the State government would come to the rescue of the mango growers.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Finding worms in mangoes? Blame it on recent climatic shifts
Bengaluru: Choosing delicious and quality mangoes from a fresh pile at the market could be a tricky business. But if you find worms in the king of fruits this summer, it may not be the fault of vendors but rather the result of changing climatic conditions affecting the mango crop, say horticulture experts. Unlike in previous years, fluctuating temperatures and sudden rainfall over the past couple of months have severely impacted mango production. The unusual increase in temperature and elevated soil moisture between Feb and April across mango-growing regions have resulted in greater pest infestation of the fruits. "The worms you find in fruit are the result of this infestation by fruit flies and thrips. But not all mangoes are infected by pests, only some arriving in the market in the middle and towards the end of the mango season," explained CG Nagaraj, managing director of Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Ltd. While 2025 was expected to be a productive season for mangoes, climatic variations have turned it into an off-season with a notable decrease in yield. "Because of bounteous rainfall, there was delayed flowering this year. While it should flower in Dec-Jan normally, flowering was noticed in Jan-Feb because of physiological stress in the plants. During that time, the mercury levels rose abnormally up to 32-34C. This affected the pollination and setting of fruit," Nagaraj said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 굶어도 안 빠져?! '이것' 먹고 "내장지방'' 싹~ 녹였어요! 한미 면역 DIET 더 알아보기 Undo The extreme temperature and early onset of summer showers created favourable conditions for thrips and fruit flies. A technical officer from the mango corporation explained: "Usually, their larvae are present in soil. As rain in summer increases humidity levels and moisture in soil, thrips come out and feed on fruits that are setting, and lay eggs in them. They wouldn't even damage the fruit but pierce it at one point and lay eggs before disappearing. " The board has been working to control infestation by distributing pest traps and educating farmers on the methods to manage these pests. While many farmers have successfully controlled pests, the smaller and marginal ones have struggled, affecting the quality of their produce. Meanwhile, India Meteorological Department's forecast of an early monsoon is expected to cause further damage to the crop, particularly affecting late mid-season and late-season varieties such as Malgova and Neelam. Strong winds have already impacted heavy fruit varieties such as Imam Pasand, Mallika, and Malgova. Despite these challenges, early mango varieties from Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural districts have completed their market cycles. Mid-season and late mid-season varieties are currently available, marking the peak of mango season. However, an official from the mango corporation warned that because of early onset of monsoon, the mango season might end by the first week of June, whereas it typically extends throughout the month.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Flavour feud! Kerala grower invites mango lovers to settle virtual taste debate
KOZHIKODE: A passionate farmer from Kozhikode finds himself in the middle of an unexpected storm over the taste of a mango grown in his backyard. The fruit of one of Poyiil Abdurahman's mango trees has become the subject of a statewide debate, thanks to a viral video posted by a popular vlogger. An expatriate, Abdurahman started gaining attention on social media after news of him having grafted more than 80 varieties of mango onto a single tree came to light. The controversy began when a vlogger visited Abdurahman's home to taste a mango that he proudly claimed was one of the best in the region. While Abdurahman described the fruit as 'purely sweet with a honey-like finish,' the vlogger argued it had a distinct 'sour-sweet complexity that lingers on the tongue'. The disagreement, captured on camera, quickly went viral. The mango in question is the Nam Dok Mai, a variety from Thailand. According to Abdurahman, it is similar to the Imam Pasand or Himam Pasand and he always gives the mango a 10 on 10 for taste. The conflicting opinions sparked a flood of comments, memes, and friendly debates online. Mango enthusiasts and others started giving conflicting thoughts regarding the taste of the mango. What started as a simple fruit tasting has now grown into a full-blown flavour feud — with mango lovers taking sides.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Three-day mango mela begins at Kadri Park in Mangaluru
Large Brunei King mangoes on display attracted visitors as a three-day mango mela organised by the Department of Horticulture began at Kadri Park here on Friday. According to the department, the mangoes, being sold directly from farmers, are naturally ripened and hence carbide-free. People can purchase a variety of mangoes, such as Alphonso, Badami, Imam Pasand (also large varieties), Kesar, Dasheri, Mallika, Malgova, Sindhura, Raspuri, Banganpalli, and Totapuri, from different stalls at the mela. The fruits have been priced between ₹50 and ₹300 a kg. Mango varieties like Kalapady, Rumani, Konkan Ruchi, Sugar Baby, Lily (Australian variety), Honey Dew, Mundappa, and Hamlet are also on display at the mela. A majority of mango growers who sold the fruits are from Ramanagara district. Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Gundu Rao, inaugurated the mela and visited some stalls.
