Farmers uproot 20,000 Kesar mango trees in Gir over poor yield, low profits
Mango growers in Gujarat’s Gir region have removed around 20,000 Kesar mango trees after facing nearly 50% lower crop output and declining returns compared to last year.The harvest began at Talala Gir market yard on April 26, with 8,100 boxes arriving today and prices ranging from ₹550 to ₹1,100 per 10kg box.Farmers cited global warming as a key reason for inconsistent flowering and fruit development, despite the trees blooming well.A yard official stated that adverse climate conditions have impacted mango quality year after year, contributing to lower income.Farmers, affected and saddened by this, are uprooting mango trees on a regular basis, an increasingly regular process these days, as per reports, due to the poor income-yielding produce.The rising cost of maintenance and reduced productivity have led to widespread frustration among growers, pushing them to explore alternative crops.Read also:GSEB HSC results 2025 declared: 83.51% pass percentage for Science, 93.7% for General stream
Mango growers in Gujarat’s Gir region have removed around 20,000 Kesar mango trees after facing nearly 50% lower crop output and declining returns compared to last year.
The harvest began at Talala Gir market yard on April 26, with 8,100 boxes arriving today and prices ranging from ₹550 to ₹1,100 per 10kg box.
Farmers cited global warming as a key reason for inconsistent flowering and fruit development, despite the trees blooming well.
A yard official stated that adverse climate conditions have impacted mango quality year after year, contributing to lower income.
Farmers, affected and saddened by this, are uprooting mango trees on a regular basis, an increasingly regular process these days, as per reports, due to the poor income-yielding produce.
The rising cost of maintenance and reduced productivity have led to widespread frustration among growers, pushing them to explore alternative crops.
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