Mango Farmers Feel the Heat, Yields at Record Low Due to Early Heatwave

Report by The Newsage Pune.

This Summer Season Proves Disappointing for Mango Farmers and Consumers

Mango lovers are in for disappointment as Alphonso production in Maharashtra's Konkan region is expected to drop to just 35% this year due to climate change.

Rising temperatures and disrupted flowering cycles have severely impacted yields. Farmers had anticipated a 15-20% drop, but extreme heat has led to an even sharper decline. The mangoes will be available only between March-end and April-end. Despite last year's bumper crop, the alternate-bearing pattern and poor weather conditions have resulted in the lowest yield in two decades.

Konkan has resulted in the lowest yield in the past 20 years due to extreme heat conditions. The unpredictable flowering cycle due to extreme heat as affected the overall output immensely. Amidst this crisis, fake alphonso mangoes are being sold rampantly. Mango prices are expected to fluctuate this summer.

Meanwhile, fake Alphonso mangoes from other states continue to flood the market, pushing farmers to adopt QR codes for authenticity. With limited supply and high demand, prices are expected to fluctuate, affecting both growers and consumers.