Abu Dhabi receives mangoes from Eastern India for the first time

For the first time, mangoes grown in Odisha — an eastern Indian state known for its strong agricultural base — have been exported to Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in the region’s integration into global trade. The shipment features Amrapali mangoes, cultivated in Patnagarh, a town in the Balangir district where farmers have increasingly turned to high-value crops.

This inaugural consignment, totaling around 50 tonnes, was dispatched via Bhubaneswar airport as part of a broader initiative to link smallholder farmers with international markets.

The mangoes were produced by a local farmer group and exported with the support of various government bodies and agricultural development initiatives.

In recent years, western Odisha — especially Balangir — has emerged as a growing hub for fruits like mango and dragon fruit. With better access to training, infrastructure, and institutional support, farmers in the region are beginning to meet global standards and enter premium markets abroad.

On the same day, another shipment of mangoes from the same region was flown to London (UK), pointing to increased demand for produce from Odisha.

These exports are part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening farmer producer organizations (FPOs) and building export capacity among small farmers. While the project involves multiple government and private partners, its main outcome is clear: rural producers in Odisha are gaining new access to international markets through careful planning and strategic support.

source: zeebiz.com, agrospectrumindia.com

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