In a push for agricultural exports from Jharkhand, the ministry of commerce and industry’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from the state to the United Kingdom. The flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata on 4 June 2026.
The consignment comprises 1.5 metric tons of fresh Amrapali mangoes sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company, an all-women farmer producer company (FPC) in Bano Block of Simdega district of Jharkhand. The consignment is being exported by JGB Agrofresh Kolkata to London.
The export follows an export-oriented capacity-building program organized by APEDA on 5 May 2026 for farmer producer companies (FPCs), farmer producer organizations, and progressive farmers of Simdega district. The program focused on export requirements, quality standards, and market opportunities.
Subsequently, APEDA connected Beura Farmer Producer Company and JGB Agrofresh for the procurement of export-quality mangoes from the district.
The linkage enabled direct participation of the FPC in the export value chain and provided market access for its member farmers. The farmers associated with the FPC realized higher returns for their produce compared to prevailing domestic market prices.
The initiative is expected to encourage the adoption of quality production practices, improved post-harvest management, and compliance with international standards among farmer groups in the region.
Jharkhand possesses favorable agro-climatic conditions for horticultural cultivation. The Amrapali variety of mango grown in the state is known for its quality characteristics and market acceptance. With this consignment, Jharkhand joins the list of states exporting fresh fruits to international markets.
APEDA facilitates exports of agricultural and processed food products through market development initiatives, capacity-building programs, quality improvement measures, traceability systems, and export promotion activities. The authority also supports the participation of farmer collectives, including women-led and tribal producer organizations, in agricultural exports.
The export of the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand marks an important step towards integrating farmer producer organizations from the state with international markets.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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