Mango trees in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, began developing fruit buds in early March. Officials predict a mango harvest valued at approximately $910 million across the region this season.
Traders suggest that economic benefits could be enhanced through the processing and export of mangoes from the division's eight districts: Chapainawabganj, Joypurhat, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Pabna, Rajshahi, and Sirajganj.
The Department of Agricultural Extension and research institutes are offering guidance to orchard owners and traders to support a successful harvest. Naogaon is recognized as a leading mango-producing area in Bangladesh, with early budding attributed to reduced fog levels.
The agriculture department projects that, weather permitting, Naogaon will yield 430,000 tons from 30,500 hectares, Chapainawabganj 386,000 tons from 37,500 hectares, and Rajshahi 260,000 tons from 19,600 hectares.
Masudur Rahman Rinku, President of the Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce, stated, "The market value of the mangoes targeted for production in the eight districts of the division is approximately $910 million."
Sujit Kumar Biswas, Chief Scientific Officer of the Rajshahi Fruit Research Institute, commented, "Regular irrigation and pesticide application are being advised to prevent mango buds from falling off due to intense sunlight."
Source: Daily Observer