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Colombo, Jan 16 (Daily Mirror) - The mango harvest in Sri Lanka has indicated a record increase this year, the Agriculture Department said.
They said the prolonged dry weather in 2023, as well as the subsequent rainy weather, have caused the mango harvest to increase.
During a discussion chaired by the Agriculture and Plantation Industry Minister, it was recently emphasized that thousands of acres of mangoes are cultivated islandwide, especially the TEJC mango variety, which is cultivated for export, and the production may be hampered due to the decrease in the price.
Therefore, the Minister instructed the Department to provide him with a scientific report on whether mango cultivation should be expanded further.
According to the data from the Post-Harvest Technology Institute, the annual mango harvest of all varieties grown in this country is about 250 million fruits.
However, the Department says the current data has confirmed that the 2023–24 mango season has exceeded that amount.
Due to this, the TEJC mangoes variety, which used to fetch between Rs. 800 to Rs. 1,000 per kilogram, has now dropped to between Rs. 400 to Rs. 500 per kilogram in the market, according to the Department of Agriculture.
singthanda Tuesday, 16 January 2024 12:28 PM
replace useless low value tea in the hills with mango. Good for forestry too
Gabriella Tuesday, 16 January 2024 02:09 PM
Tea has a longer “shelf-life” ( less risk of spoilage). It is a case of ‘swings and roundabouts’. But tea wins hands down. Every retailer markets their tea as Ceylon tea ( incl. the blends). It is a symbol of national pride and world renowned. Thanks to Anura ( the new Kaputa) rescuing the industry from the British.
Gabriella Tuesday, 16 January 2024 02:09 PM
Tea has a longer “shelf-life” ( less risk of spoilage). It is a case of ‘swings and roundabouts’. But tea wins hands down. Every retailer markets their tea as Ceylon tea ( incl. the blends). It is a symbol of national pride and world renowned. Thanks to Anura ( the new Kaputa) rescuing the industry from the British.
johan Tuesday, 16 January 2024 02:30 PM
All tea plantations have lost its glory and gone to dogs after Companies took over.Recently I visted some of the tea estates after 40years what a pathetic situation, no fertilizer no proper maintenance of the fields and also the buildings.Future Govts. have to study and implement new plans if it is to prosper.
තරමට දේ සිරි සැප දේ Tuesday, 16 January 2024 01:32 PM
Mangoes are not readily available ib Japan and imported ones from Pakistan, Brazik, Thailand are not delicious and very expensive too. Sri Lanka should explore the possibility of exporting its produce.
Sabesan Tuesday, 16 January 2024 01:42 PM
May be a good time to think about pulping for ingredient market and juice with mango and other local ingredients for special tastes to service local and international markets.
Citizen Tuesday, 16 January 2024 02:51 PM
Gov should initiate proper study and plant suitable fruits and veggies in the respective district which are suitable by climate and soil. This way can increase the local production for local consumption. Save dollars
R SUNAK Tuesday, 16 January 2024 04:43 PM
AWAITING FOR SRI-LANKAN MAGOES IN U.K. PAYING VERY HIGH PRICE FOR INDIAN AND PAKISTAN MANGOES IN U.K. STUPID NOT TO EXPORT IN BULK, EASY MONEY TO SRI-LANKA
European Tuesday, 16 January 2024 11:52 PM
The ships will get attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea.
VJ Tuesday, 16 January 2024 06:26 PM
The year just started, the mega harvest is anticipated or already achieved?
umas Tuesday, 16 January 2024 09:03 PM
export to uk i live and work in uk 6 pakistani mangoes i buy at £ 10 in a box sri-lankan much better i am from u.k
Navi Tuesday, 16 January 2024 10:49 PM
OK fine. W#ill the local mango prices come down and make it affordable to the Consumer?? This is the question.
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