Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Mango Trade Dispute Erupts Between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are fighting over mangoes.
Karnataka wants Andhra Pradesh to let them sell their mangoes in their state.
Karnataka farmers are also upset because they want a higher price for their mangoes.
Andhra Pradesh says they banned the mangoes to protect their own farmers from losing money.
Andhra Pradesh has a plan to make sure their farmers get a decent price for their mangoes.
Farmers are upset about the prices and have been protesting.
The government is trying to find a solution to the problem.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah protested Andhra Pradesh's ban on Karnataka-grown Totapuri mangoes.
Srinivaspur mango farmers in Karnataka staged a strike demanding a support price of Rs 15 per kg.
Andhra Pradesh claims its actions protect its mango farmers from market collapse.
Andhra Pradesh has set a procurement price of Rs 8 per kg, supplemented by Rs 4, totaling Rs 12 per kg.
Narayana Gowda, a farmer, questions Andhra Pradesh's restrictions on mango sales.
- Who
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Andhra Pradesh government, mango farmers in Karnataka, Mango Growers’ Association.
- What
- A trade dispute over Totapuri mangoes between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, with farmers protesting low prices.
- When
- June 2025; Srinivaspur bandh on Wednesday.
- Where
- Karnataka (Srinivaspur), Andhra Pradesh (Chittoor).
- Why
- Disagreement over mango trade, farmer distress over prices, and protection of local markets.
Karnataka's Perspective
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
Trade Restrictions
Karnataka's Perspective
Andhra Pradesh's ban on Karnataka mangoes is hurting farmers.
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
N/A
Farmer Distress
Karnataka's Perspective
Karnataka farmers demand a higher support price.
Andhra Pradesh's Perspective
N/A
- Disputed Fruit
- Totapuri Mangoes
- Location of Dispute
- Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka Farmer Demand
- Rs 15 per kg support price
- AP Procurement Price
- Rs 8 per kg (supplemented to Rs 12)
- AP Stance
- Protecting its mango farmers
- Action by Karnataka
- Siddaramaiah letter, farmer bandh
Sources
Siddaramaiah Urges Andhra CM To Revoke Ban On Karnataka’s Totapuri Mangoes
Lift Karnataka's Totapuri Mango Ban: Siddaramaiah writes to Andhra CM
Andhra CM urged to lift ban on entry of Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka
Why Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka are fighting over mangoes
Karnataka CM writes to union agri minister for timely intervention to help mango farmers
Lift Totapuri mango ban: Siddaramaiah writes to Andhra CM
K'taka CM urges Union Minister Chouhan to grant urgent help to mango farmers
