MYSURU: Incessant rainfall and heavy winds over the past week throughout South Karnataka have hit mango prices onerous. Prices of all types of mangoes in Mysuru district have crashed via Rs 15 to Rs 20 per kg.
“Badam variety mango, which used to be previous promoting at Rs 80 per kg, is now promoting at Rs 60. Rasapuri mango prices have come down from Rs 70 to Rs 50. Sindhura and Mallika variety mangoes are promoting at Rs 40 per kg,” mentioned Mahesh of Vinayaka Marketing, a dealer in mangoes.
P Prakash, senior farm superintendent, University of Agricultural Sciences, Naganahalli, mentioned more than one causes are answerable for worth crash. “Generally mangoes fall because of gusty winds. These fallen mangoes are sent to the market. They fetch much less cash as they're deficient in quality. Eventually such deficient quality mangoes carry down the prices of all of the inventory and result in worth fluctuation,” he mentioned.
He also pointed out that larger mango supply to the market could also be another reason for prices to fall. As expected, the growers are at the receiving finish. They really feel that if rain continues it's going to have a major have an effect on on mango output and the associated fee. Gowtham Prabhu, a mango orchard owner from the Nanjanagud mentioned that if rain continues, mangoes will broaden black spots. “One or two spells of rain is excellent for mangoes. But this year the district is receiving rainfall continuously which is a reason behind fear,” he mentioned.
“Badam variety mango, which used to be previous promoting at Rs 80 per kg, is now promoting at Rs 60. Rasapuri mango prices have come down from Rs 70 to Rs 50. Sindhura and Mallika variety mangoes are promoting at Rs 40 per kg,” mentioned Mahesh of Vinayaka Marketing, a dealer in mangoes.
P Prakash, senior farm superintendent, University of Agricultural Sciences, Naganahalli, mentioned more than one causes are answerable for worth crash. “Generally mangoes fall because of gusty winds. These fallen mangoes are sent to the market. They fetch much less cash as they're deficient in quality. Eventually such deficient quality mangoes carry down the prices of all of the inventory and result in worth fluctuation,” he mentioned.
He also pointed out that larger mango supply to the market could also be another reason for prices to fall. As expected, the growers are at the receiving finish. They really feel that if rain continues it's going to have a major have an effect on on mango output and the associated fee. Gowtham Prabhu, a mango orchard owner from the Nanjanagud mentioned that if rain continues, mangoes will broaden black spots. “One or two spells of rain is excellent for mangoes. But this year the district is receiving rainfall continuously which is a reason behind fear,” he mentioned.
Rain hits mango quality, prices crash
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May 14, 2018
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