West Bengal, India, strives for mango exports up to 100tn in 2017
“There are various infrastructural shortcomings and a lack of direct connectivity for the export of vegetables and fruits. However, we hope to export 75-100 tonnes of mangoes from Bengal this season,” he said.
But, a lot will depend on the union agricultural ministry’s early approval of a mango treatment plant at Malda district which has been promoted by the West Bengal government. The Bengal government has set up a hot-water treatment plant in Malda, famous for its yield of quality mangoes, for the treatment of the fruit for exports. This government facility will help in treating a larger quantity of mangoes for export.
“If approval comes within this month for the state government treatment facility, then exports of mangoes can touch 75-100 metric tonnes,” sources said. As of now, the total export of mangoes to Europe and the Middle East is about just 25 tonnes.
source: financialexpress.com
