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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
High prices of Dussehri, Langra likely to come down by June 15
Jaipur: The beloved Dussehri and Langra varieties of mangoes are selling at higher prices this season due to low yield this year. However, wholesale dealers at Muhana Mandi say these varieties are expected to see a dip in prices from June 15 onwards. According to wholesale fruit traders at Muhana Mandi, most of the varieties of mangoes have now arrived in the market, including Safeda, Langra, Dussehri, Kesar, Fazali, Totapuri, and Alphonso. "We are getting Dussehri from Rampur, Hathras, Lucknow, and Meerut. Compared to 2024, the supply is less. When we enquired, we were told that yield of Dussehri and Langra varieties has been less this year," said Aabid Rehman, a wholesale dealer at Muhana Mandi. He added that several factors, including abrupt weather conditions during May and ageing trees, are behind the low yield of mangoes this year. "Dussehri is available at Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg in the wholesale market, but in the retail market it is being sold at Rs 120 to Rs 150 per kg. Last year, prices of Dushehri in May were between Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg in retail," said Mahesh Hardasani, a wholesale dealer of fruits. Hardasani added that Langra is available at Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg in wholesale market and in retail between Rs 120 and Rs 150 per kg. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Costco Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Cream Is "Actually Worth It" The Skincare Magazine Undo Wholesale traders said they were expecting a better supply by the second week of June. "By then, we will start getting Dussehri and Langra varieties from almost every part of Uttar Pradesh. Also, in orchards where mangoes are not yet ready, they would be ready by then," said Ramesh Saini, a dealer.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Mango yield in Lucknow belt hit by weather woes, farmers expect 50 per cent drop in crop this season
LUCKNOW: Famous for their taste, size and variety, mangoes from the Lucknow belt are likely to be fewer this year, believe growers who wait for the season offering varieties galore, Dussehri, Langda, Safeda, Chausa and Ramkela, among others, to earn enough for the year ahead. Though at the time of setting this year, even those trees that hadn't flowered in the last 2–4 years had bumper flowering, making orchardists hopeful. They got busy preparing for a better crop. However, strong winds in April and the first week of May dashed their hopes. About 50 per cent of the flowers were damaged. Now, with unseasonal rains every now and then, pests on the trees are giving the growers sleepless nights. 'This season was looking very promising with good flowering on the trees. Strong winds damaged the flowers and it hampered the setting of the fruit. The mango yield will be less this year,' says Jugal Kishore Tiwari, who owns a mango orchard in Malihabad, about 30 kilometres from Lucknow headquarters. In fact, experts believe that weather adversities, resulting in fewer female flowers than male ones, followed by an attack of the mango hopper pest, may dent the crop considerably. Temperature fluctuations have also led to fungus and thrips attacking the crop. With the current situation in sight, the growers expect only 50 per cent of the crop to reach markets this year.
