Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Balangir Mangoes Exported to Europe, Benefiting Farmers
Mango farmers in Balangir are now selling their mangoes to bigger markets!
Two groups of farmers sent a lot of mangoes to Europe and some to a company in Delhi.
This is a big deal because they used to sell only locally, where prices weren't always fair.
The farmers worked together with some helpful organizations to get their mangoes to these new buyers.
The mangoes are selling for a good price, which means the farmers are making more money.
They sent mangoes of different kinds, like Amrapali, to Europe, and other varieties to Delhi.
Because of the success, more farmers want to grow more mangoes.
Two farmer producer organisations (FPOs) exported mangoes to Europe and Delhi.
50 quintals of mangoes were sent to Europe via air cargo.
Another 20 quintals were supplied to Mother Dairy in New Delhi.
The initiative connects farmers directly to markets, improving incomes.
Farmers are receiving fair prices, motivating them to expand cultivation.
- Who
- Two farmer producer organisations (FPOs) from Titilagarh, Balangir district.
- What
- Export of 50 quintals of mangoes to Europe and 20 quintals to Mother Dairy in New Delhi.
- When
- Over the past week, with the European export on May 5th.
- Where
- Balangir district, Odisha, India and Europe.
- Why
- To tap high-value markets and provide fair prices for local produce, benefiting farmers.
Farmer's Perspective
Market Perspective
Pricing
Farmer's Perspective
Farmers are receiving fair prices for their produce, avoiding distress sales.
Market Perspective
Market prices for local produce have traditionally been inconsistent.
- Mango Quantity Exported
- 50 quintals to Europe; 20 quintals to Delhi
- Mango Varieties Exported
- Amrapali, Mallika, Lengeda, Dasheri
- Price per kg
- Rs 70
- Key Organizations Involved
- NABARD, ORMAS, ASSA, Department of Horticulture
- Beneficiaries
- More than 25 small mango farmers