Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh will soon export nearly 10,000 tons of Baneshan mango, mainly in the Gulf and South Asian countries.
This is thanks to the paper coverings that come with the fruit, which helps farmers obtain high quality fruits at a high price of Rs 70,000-80,000 per ton, with an average price of Rs 25,000.
Horticultural authorities are providing paper mulch to mango farmers, with a 50% subsidy for farmers to attach mulch to mangoes while growing on the trees. This helps them stay infected and pest-free. This helps the fruit not to be exposed to hot sunlight, thus avoiding discoloration. This also protects the fruit from external influences such as moderate rainfall and strong winds.
This protection can also help fruits to be as long as 600-700 grams, while the average size is 300-400gm.
This season, authorities provided 40,000 tons of mango paper coverings. These fruits are mainly from the Krishna, Sigodavari, Anatapur and Chittal regions.
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Baneshan mangoes are spread throughout the state, while Rasalu mangoes have grown up in areas such as Krishna, East and Sigavavari.
The export potential of AP is mainly the export potential of various mangoes of Baneshan species, because of their small shelf life, their shelf life is low, while the refrigeration span is only 10 days to keep the fruit fresh.
In 40 countries including the Gulf, Singapore and Malaysia, demand for Baneshan mango is high. Despite the demand in European countries, strict quality norms for fruits – “no chemical deposition; maintaining proper size and color – are the main limitations. High-altitude freight costs are also weakening exports.
Baneshan varieties require 105-110 days of harvest. About 100 days is essential for export quality. On average, a ton will receive Rs 25,000.
Recently, rains and strong winds have caused damage to approximately 1,000 hectares of mango crops, mainly in the Quiruviru, Moravaram and Reddy Jim in the Krishna region.
“Paper cover helps to get high-quality Baneshan mangoes with larger sizes. Our goal is to export 10,000mt, expecting to get over 50% of the price,” said Deva Muni Reddy, Joint Director of Horticulture (Fruit).
