India to Adopt Israeli Technology to Increase Mango Yield
The mango is often hailed as the king of fruits. Mangoes begin to grace the markets from early April. There are approximately 1500 varieties of mangoes found worldwide. The flavor of Dashehari mangoes has been relished by the Prime Minister of the country, Narendra Modi, and they are exported to numerous countries, including the USA and Dubai. Dashehari mangoes are also known as Exotic Milky White Dashehari. What sets them apart is that while regular Dashehari mangoes last only for 4-5 days after being plucked from the tree, the Exotic Milky White Dashehari can be enjoyed for up to 20 days.
The Distinctiveness of Mangoes Cultivated with Israeli Technique:
Israeli technology is centered around three key aspects: firstly, pruning the trees; secondly, providing comprehensive nutrition to the trees; and thirdly, bagging the mangoes. Mangoes cultivated with Israeli technology boast superior quality, commanding higher prices. While ordinary Dashehari mangoes cannot endure for more than two days, those grown with Israeli technology can persist for approximately 15 to 20 days. During the summer season, mangoes are eagerly awaited. Mangoes can be utilized in various forms such as mango shake, pickles, chutney, etc. They are rich in fiber, carbohydrates, calories, protein, potassium, vitamins A, B6, C, folate, etc.
Exotic Milky White Dashehari Mango:
The mangoes cultivated with Israeli technology are christened Exotic Milky White Dashehari. They exhibit no blemishes or spots. They are notably larger, approximately 20-25% bigger in size, and boast a delightful taste. This is why they are referred to as Exotic Milky White Dashehari.
Mango Yield with Israeli Technique: Previously, mango production was very low, but since mango cultivation began using Israeli techniques, the yield has improved. Earlier, the profit was only one lakh rupees. This year, it is estimated to be over five lakh rupees. With Israeli technology, last year, 20 thousand dozen mangoes were produced. It is estimated that this year, approximately ten lakh dozen mangoes will be produced.
How to Plant Mango Trees with Israeli Technique: Janardan Waghere, a farmer and owner of a mango farm in Nashik, explained that during mango cultivation in Israel, a plant is planted at a distance of 6 feet, and the distance between rows is 12 feet. He reduced the distance between mango plants and applied the 3×14 rule. Chemicals were used in the crop sparingly, and a yield of 3 tons of mangoes per acre was achieved. Now, Janardan is teaching this technique to farmers in Maharashtra and Gujarat.