Konkan’s Alphonso in short supply: Erratic weather leaves mango growers counting heavy losses
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra's Alphonso mango production has dropped significantly due to unseasonal rain and extreme temperature fluctuations during critical flowering periods. Farmer Anand Marathe reports only 20 percent of last year's output. Unfavorable January and February weather damaged flowering cycles across Konkan region. Farmers are pooling resources to share transportation costs. Government crop insurance claims are urgently needed. Market prices have risen due to supply shortage.
Key Entities
Alphonso mangoesKonkan regionMaharashtraAnand MaratheRatnagiri districtGultekdi marketNarendra DesaiDr. Vivek Bhideclimate changecrop insurance