Mango Farming in Pakistan

[ghazi52]

Mango growers advised to insulate orchards from frost

APP
10 Jan, 2022

MULTAN: The Agriculture Department advised farmers to opt for light irrigation of their mango orchards at night in case of chances of frost to save mango plants from adverse impact.

In a statement issued here on Sunday, Assistant Director Abdus Samad said that mango was termed as king of fruits which was being produced in over 90 countries. About 18 countries including Pakistan produce over 87 percent mangoes. Pakistan is ranked as 6th biggest country in terms of mango production as the fruit was cultivated over 170,000 hectares in the country. The total production is 1,784,000 tonnes in Pakistan.

Abdus Samad observed that frost could damage the plants to a greater extent. He, however, added that farmers should avoid irrigation in case their plants did not bear fruit last year and may have carbohydrates in excess.

When farmers noticed their plants meeting flower stage prematurely and early due to higher temperature during day time and resorted to water application which further supported the flower stage instead of stopping it. For such plants or orchards, he added, it is recommended that plants should not get water.

However, light irrigation can be done in frosty nights to save plants from frost. He said, farmers should also beware of mango mealy bug commonly called ‘Aam Ki Gadhairy’. Female mealy bug lays eggs in soil and its population start in December every year and climb up the trees to suck juice.

He instructed farmers to incorporate some safety hurdles on the trunks of mango trees to prevent the pest crawl up to the upper part of trees. The branches of trees touching or approaching ground should also be trimmed for prevention of mealy bugs’ access. He said that farmers should also arrange animal waste fertilizers for need-based application in mango orchards.

 

[ghazi52]

Non Seasonal Mango​

 

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Punjab, the country's largest province and the bread basket, produces 70% of the country's total mangoes, whereas Sindh and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces yield 29% and 1%, respectively.

Until 2018, Pakistan produced 1.9 million metric tonnes of mangoes annually, thus ranking sixth in the world, preceded by India, China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mexico.

The country’s mango production has declined over the past four years, a phenomenon blamed on global warming.

Currently, Pakistan's annual mango production stands between 1.7 million and 1.8 million metric tonnes.

"Unusual temperatures in March and April have wreaked havoc on mango production over the past few years, causing a significant reduction in its quantity," said Shahid Hameed Bhutta, a grower from Multan city, another big mango producing district.

Temperatures soared to 38-42 degrees Celsius in March and April in Multan, at least 6 degrees higher than usual causing massive fruit-shedding.

At this stage, when the mangoes are nearly ripe, Bhutta said a temperature of 32 and 34 degrees Celsius is ideal.

Water shortages and unavailability of diesel and electricity to run the tube wells are other reasons cited by Bhutta for a drop in mango production.

Mango will be expensive this year

Waheed Ahmad, a leading mango exporter, says there is bad news for mango lovers this year.

"The fruit will be expensive for this year as a 50% decrease in the country's overall mango production is expected due to multiple factors, particularly the ongoing water shortages," Akhtar Said, who is also president of Pakistan Fruits Exporters Association told Anadolu Agency.

This year, he said, the association has reduced the export target from 150,000 metric tonnes to 125,000 metric tonnes due to less production, which would be no more than 900,000 metric tonnes.

Rising sea and air fares, Akhtar added, have further added to the exporters' hardships.

Echoing a similar view, Bhutta fears there would be a 40% to 50% drop in mango yields this year.

Despite this, Bhutta hopes that the country would meet the export target of 150,000 metric tonnes if "exporters give a good rate to the growers."

 

[Bilal9]

Masha-Allah lovely varieties of Pakistani Mangoes.

I have to mention here that Malda, Langra, Fajri (Fazli) originated in Rajshahi (Chapai Nawabganj) area in Bangladesh. The Malda mango is also from that area, across the border and is named after Malda Town in West Bengal. Malda is also known as "English Bazaar" where the British had an encampment (cantonment) back in British Raj times.

Both Malda and Chapai Nawabganj are not too far from Murshidabad (the seat of Bengal Nawabs), where the battle of Palashi (Plessey) was fought and Bengal was lost to the East India Company. The Indian dam of Farakka is also in the area where the Ganges flows before entering Bangladesh.

Mango groves figure prominently in the decisive battles fought between the English and Nawab Siraj-ud-Doulah.

BTW Bangladeshi Fazli mango is larger than other varieties, here's a sample image. Some can grow up to a Kilo in weight.

 

[Bilal9]

Fazli Mango got GI Tag recently. Thread is here.

Fazli mangoe gets GI tag

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/fazli-mangoe-gets-gi-tag-1634903294 Fazli mangoe gets GI tag Published: October 22, 2021 17:48:14 The country's northwestern Rajshahi region is known for its delicious mangoes. This time Mango's bond with Rajshahi has become stronger as the Fazli...

defence.pk

I don't know if Pakistan applied for GI tag for its own varieties...

 

[Bilal9]

What about this japanese novelty variety of reddish purple color? Since it is being smuggled from countries to the east, I presume there is demand for it in Pakistan? So how about our people dabblings into this variety rather than wasting money on mangoes from the enemy and the frenemy countries?

Bangladeshis growers are already growing and exporting this purple Japanese Mango as I posted earlier.

Goes for 2.5 to 3 lakh Taka per Kilo.

 

[MultaniGuy]

We should export our agricultural goods to Middle East and China.

 

[ghazi52]

Mango started coming to market, yesterday at Karachi

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistani Mango in Singapore.

 

[ghazi52]

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1st shipment of Pakistani mangoes lands in Kunming​

The Frontier Post

BEIJING (APP): The first shipment of Pakistani mangoes of the present season arrived last night in Kunming, capital city of China’s South-Western Yunnan province, said Adnan Hafeez, Director of Imperial Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

The shipment comprising 2.3 tons of “Sindhri” variety was transported via air cargo from Pakistan to China, he told APP here on Sunday.

The Pakistani “king of fruits” will be sold in the market after custom clearance and necessary certifications by the relevant Chinese authorities, he added.

Adnan said that quality control is the keyword of this year’s mango export. This time, half of mango will be sent to Chinese wholesalers and retailers as samples.
“We have already got connected with some big supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in China, including Walmart, JD.com and FreshHema.

“The Farm’s Choic’ an indigenous premium fruit brand operation by Imperial Ventures Private Limited has been extensively working on promotion and marketing of Pakistani Mango in China since last six years and has seen positive growth trend.

He said, this year, the expected export of mangoes from Pakistan to China is set to touch 100 tons which is almost 100% increase from last year but the recent wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China could affect the outcome.

“Considering China;s large population, I believe that China will be one of the largest markets for Pakistan’s mango in the coming five to ten years. I will work continuously to explore the Chinese market,” he added.

Adnan looks forward to all relevant departments to provide close coordination and all possible support to increase export of mango to China..

To a question, he said that many Chinese people prefer mangoes imported from South Asian counties especially Pakistan because of its pulp and taste.

The Chinese consumers have also an emotional attachment to the Pakistani products including mangoes in wake of the all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China, he added.

 

[khansaheeb]

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1st shipment of Pakistani mangoes lands in Kunming​

The Frontier Post

BEIJING (APP): The first shipment of Pakistani mangoes of the present season arrived last night in Kunming, capital city of China’s South-Western Yunnan province, said Adnan Hafeez, Director of Imperial Ventures (Pvt) Ltd.

The shipment comprising 2.3 tons of “Sindhri” variety was transported via air cargo from Pakistan to China, he told APP here on Sunday.

The Pakistani “king of fruits” will be sold in the market after custom clearance and necessary certifications by the relevant Chinese authorities, he added.

Adnan said that quality control is the keyword of this year’s mango export. This time, half of mango will be sent to Chinese wholesalers and retailers as samples.
“We have already got connected with some big supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in China, including Walmart, JD.com and FreshHema.

“The Farm’s Choic’ an indigenous premium fruit brand operation by Imperial Ventures Private Limited has been extensively working on promotion and marketing of Pakistani Mango in China since last six years and has seen positive growth trend.

He said, this year, the expected export of mangoes from Pakistan to China is set to touch 100 tons which is almost 100% increase from last year but the recent wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China could affect the outcome.

“Considering China;s large population, I believe that China will be one of the largest markets for Pakistan’s mango in the coming five to ten years. I will work continuously to explore the Chinese market,” he added.

Adnan looks forward to all relevant departments to provide close coordination and all possible support to increase export of mango to China..

To a question, he said that many Chinese people prefer mangoes imported from South Asian counties especially Pakistan because of its pulp and taste.

The Chinese consumers have also an emotional attachment to the Pakistani products including mangoes in wake of the all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China, he added.

Oh yaar, you had to show mangoes again, non stop drooling over the keyboard and can't concentrate. Only Mexican Mangoes available in the shops here in the California.

 

[ghazi52]

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Darakhat ka Paka huwa Aam

 

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[ghazi52]

Oh yaar, you had to show mangoes again, non stop drooling over the keyboard and can't concentrate. Only Mexican Mangoes available in the shops here in the California.

Here in NJ

Shalimar Halal Meat & Grocery​

Pakistani MANGOS available at......

Shalimar Halal Meat & Grocery
41 Middlesex Ave. Iselin NJ 08830
(732.283.3030) ........... (732.283.7474)…

 

[ghazi52]

Dollar 37