North India's mangoes may soon be exported to Iran
"When the mango season starts in March, varieties such as alphonso, badami and banganapalle hit the market and they get attractive rates and export opportunities. However, when mangoes from the northern parts arrive by late June and July, there is no demand, which results in poor returns to farmers," Agricultural and processed food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman D.K. Singh told IANS.
"So we have decided to promote these varieties (daseri, chausa, langda) globally and locally. If everything goes as per plan, mangoes from Malihabad (in Uttar Padesh) will set off to Iran this year," Singh added.
This follows the Food and Drug Administration Department of Iran accepting the Indian Embassy's invitation to examine local mango varieties in Malihabad, the core area for mango production in north India.
APEDA officials also hope that the promotion of these mangoes will ensure better prices in local markets as well.
source: english.mathrubhumi.com
