How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
'Europeans have developed taste for Indian mangoes': Why London is going crazy over Gujarat’s kesar keri & paying any price for itIndian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes are becoming hugely popular across the UK and Europe, thanks to their rich sweetness and unmistakable aro...
24 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Maharashtra govt ignoring distressed farmers, pursuing unnecessary projects: Jayant PatilSenior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil has slammed the Maharashtra government. He stated that funds are unavailable for distressed farmers. Ho...
16 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Devgad's mango farmers save Aam & Janata with techDevgad mango growers in Maharashtra's Konkan region have faced challenges with maintaining the authenticity of their premium hapus (alphons...
23 Jun, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Mangoes command gold prices as erratic weather affects cropMiyazaki, which has its origin in Japan, is the world's most expensive variety of mango. Hussain brought the mangoes to the festival from h...
21 Jun, 2023, 11.48 PM IST
Heat may scorch fruit, vegetable output by 30%While mango farmers have already reported massive flower and fruit drop, the sudden and early onset of summer will also adversely affect ly...
04 Mar, 2023, 07.20 AM IST
India begins export of GI certified Gholvad SapotaAfter exporting Geographical Indication (GI) certified mangoes to South Africa this month, Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Foods Export D...
19 May, 2021, 10.21 PM IST
Lockdown puts rural economy under stressThe prolonged lockdown along with rain and hailstorm in many regions has heightened rural distress, pushing anxious villagers to moneylende...
27 Apr, 2020, 09.15 AM IST
Traders concerned over advance payments made to farmersMore than 100 traders from Delhi, who get mango from South India, have given Rs 150-200 crore to farmers, said traders. Some 250 traders wh...
02 Apr, 2020, 04.00 PM IST
'Mango production may drop by 5-10% this year on untimely rains'Mango production may decline by 5-10 per cent this year as unseasonal rains and hailstorms have damaged the fruit, Parliament was informed.
05 May, 2015, 07.56 PM IST
EU's move to lift ban on Indian mango imports may offer little reliefIts team had visited facilities in India and the authorities promised that mangoes meant for exports will be treated with hot water so as t...
11 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
International consumers may soon be able to track farm origin of Indian mangoesGovernment agencies are working to put in place an online traceability system that will register mango growers and exporters.
02 Dec, 2014, 11.44 AM IST
Maharashtra to lobby with the EU for lifting ban on Indian mangoesMaharashtra govt has decided to lobby with various EU agencies for lifting of the ban on Indian mangoes and four vegetables.
03 May, 2014, 08.01 PM IST
Devgad’s farmer co-op society of Alphonso mango farmers in Maharashtra expands onlineIn a unique example of modern technology connecting to farms, the co-operative society of Alphonso mango farmers in Maharashtra’s Devgad ta...
28 Mar, 2013, 07.55 PM IST
- Israel to set up 3 Centres of Excellence in Maharashtra
Israel will set up three Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Maharashtra, which will focus on production of citrus fruit, pomegranate and mango.
29 Jan, 2012, 01.19 PM IST
Alphonso more pricey this summerHeat wave in Sindhudurg hits mango produce.
14 Apr, 2010, 01.07 AM IST
- Cos queue up for kesar mangoes
The world is tasting what might be the new flavour of Gujarat’s business.
15 May, 2007, 02.36 AM IST