Global certification a must to grow Indian mango exports
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, L Gopala Krishna, chairman of KSMD&MCL, said last year on a trial basis they had encouraged farmers to go for Global GAP certificates and 200 hectares of mango cultivation was covered under this.
Starting from July-end, mango corporation authorities will visit farmers to create awareness on the certification. “Our experts will explain how to increase quality, quantity, what pesticides they can use, how to use fruit fly trap and save fruits. We want the best mangoes from our farms,” he said.
Kadregowda, MD of KSMD&MCL, said this year they had expected 13 lakh tonnes of mangoes of which they could get 10 lakh tonnes. “This was because of drought in parts of the state and hailstone rains.”
source: newindianexpress.com
