Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Dhenkanal Farmers Export Colocasia and Papaya to Ireland
Farmers in Dhenkanal, India, are exporting vegetables like colocasia and papaya to Ireland.
This effort is led by the Saptasajya Agro Producer Company, a group created by farmers.
Over 600 farmers are involved and they received a bonus before Durga Puja.
The farmers export their goods directly to Ireland.
Previously, they exported mangoes to multiple countries.
Women from the local Juang tribe are also involved in packaging the goods, helping them earn money.
This initiative helps farmers get better prices for their crops and avoid being taken advantage of by local traders.
Over 600 farmers in Dhenkanal earned a bonus from exporting colocasia and papaya to Ireland.
The Saptasajya Agro Producer Company, a farmer-producers' organization, facilitated the exports.
Farmers exported 100 kg of colocasia and 320 kg of papaya to Ireland.
Women from the Juang tribe are engaged in packaging farm produce.
The initiative aims to provide farmers better prices and prevent exploitation.
- Who
- Over 600 farmers from Dhenkanal district, including Juang tribe women
- What
- Export of colocasia and papaya to Ireland, earning a bonus.
- When
- Durga Puja season, exports began after 2023.
- Where
- Dhenkanal, Odisha, exporting to Ireland
- Why
- To provide better prices for farmers and prevent distress sales.
- Farmers Involved
- 630
- Products Exported
- Colocasia, Papaya
- Destination
- Ireland
- Export Route
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Calcutta
- Farmer Organization
- Saptasajya Agro Producer Company
- Previous Export
- Amrapali mangoes