From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 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
Centre approves procurement of 2.5 lakh tonnes of mangoes from KarnatakaThe central government has approved the procurement of mangoes from Karnataka. This is under the Market Intervention Scheme for 2025-26. Un...
24 Jun, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
Siddaramaiah urges Chandrababu Naidu to lift ban on Karnataka’s totapuri mangoes in Chittoor, hints retaliatory actionThe ban restricts totapuri mangoes from entering Chittoor district. Kolar in Karnataka heavily relies on Chittoor's processing units. Andhr...
12 Jun, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Mango growers in Navsari are terrorised by organised theftMango growers in Gujarat's Navsari district are facing a surge in organized mango theft, causing significant losses. Farmers report daily l...
05 May, 2025, 06.40 PM IST
From mithai to matcha lattes: How pistachio became 2025’s most stylish food trendPistachio is experiencing a surge in popularity, transitioning from traditional Indian sweets to trendy desserts and beverages. Chefs are i...
13 Apr, 2025, 05.23 PM IST
All about GI tags: Remember when two states had a bitter row over a sweet's origins?While the geographical indication tag has helped some products gain recognition in export markets, it has not been able to create premium v...
25 Sep, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
64 Indian exporters to take part in Dubai food eventThese firms are participating under the banner of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Indian con...
24 Feb, 2017, 02.36 PM IST
Alphonso mangoes: King of good times is backWith summer approaching, India is getting ready for its annual mango mania, drawing celebrities to the pricey Alphonso variety and regular ...
26 Mar, 2016, 03.28 AM IST
No 'Shahi litchis' for President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi this yearThe culprit is not any political manoeuvre, but a sudden and widespread infestation of tiny worms in the litchi crop.
07 Jun, 2015, 04.56 PM IST
RPI wants 'bhoomi pujan' of Ambedkar Memorial to be done by PM ModiRPI leader Narayan Athawale said that they want the earth- breaking ceremony (bhoomi pujan) of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial to be done by...
12 Apr, 2015, 04.58 PM IST
Wheat output in Punjab, Haryana may fall by 15% due to unseasonal rainsHowever, the union agriculture ministry says the gains from cool weather outweigh the losses and will result in a good harvest.
11 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Mumbai’s much-loved mangoes, Alphonso, turning bland and harmful due to artificial ripeningFor many consumers in Mumbai, Alphonsos are all that matter, with other locally available varieties such as Pairis & Badamis being dismisse...
07 Jun, 2014, 03.07 PM IST
- A mango after the non-aam aadmi
India’s most famous cultivator of the king of fruits, Haji Kalimullah has decided to name a new mango after Narendra Modi.
26 May, 2014, 03.30 AM IST
India needs to focus on quality of Mangoes to expand to new marketsIndia is the world's largest producer and exporter of mangoes. But a lot more focus on quality is required to expand to new markets.
06 Feb, 2012, 02.28 PM IST
- Air pollution dampens Kesar mango production in Kutch
Export of Kesar mango from Saurashtra and central Gujarat may be crossing new barriers but the same cannot be said about those grown in the...
24 May, 2008, 01.15 AM IST
- Await the reign of the king of fruits
There is some good news for mango lovers around the country, as production of the ‘King Of Fruits’ is likely to go up this year. Favourable...
27 Mar, 2008, 01.57 AM IST