Mango season in the Northern Territory is gaining momentum, with the Darwin region expected to yield 2.4 million trays of mangoes this year, an increase from the previous year's production. The NT Mango Industry Association's president, Leo Skliros, a grower in Darwin, has commenced harvesting small quantities of fruit and has observed a "patchy" harvest due to multiple flowering events caused by this year's weather conditions. Despite the irregular start, the market is favorable for growers, with premium mangoes commanding prices of $60 per tray. The peak of Darwin's mango season is anticipated in mid-October, aligning with an increase in mango availability in supermarkets.
Forecasts for other regions, including Katherine in the Northern Territory, Kununurra in Western Australia, and various locations in Queensland, are expected to be announced soon. In the Katherine area, Marie Piccone from Manbulloo Mangoes reports a strong flowering season, predicting a robust harvest of Kensington Pride and R2E2 mango varieties commencing towards the end of September. After a challenging 2023/24 season, the Australian mango industry is poised for recovery, with the national harvest potentially reaching or exceeding 10 million trays, of which the Northern Territory has historically contributed more than half.
Source: ABC News