Andhra Pradesh eyes export market for fruits as India's leading producer

Published 2022년 4월 19일

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Andhra Pradesh is aiming to become a leader in fruit production and potentially exporting these fruits, following a policy shift and increased awareness among farmers about climate resilient horticultural products. The state produced 18 million tonnes of fruits in 2021-22, leading the country. Currently, the state is focusing on cultivation of horticulture crops over an area of 18 lakh hectares, with the main crops being papaya, orange, and batavia. The state is also promoting the cultivation of vegetables, spices, coffee, and cash crops. There is interest in exploring the possibility of exporting these fruits. The state's economy has grown at a rate of 12% year over year.

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Andhra Pradesh intends to create a dent in the international market by cementing its position as the leading State with the highest volume of fruits, after transforming the Krishna-Godavari delta area into India's rice bowl and becoming a role model in seafood and aquaculture exports. A bountiful harvest of fruits has resulted from a shift in policy and increased awareness among farmers about the need of growing climate resilient horticultural products. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare's most recent data, AP produced 18 million tonnes of fruits in 2021-22, putting it in top place. A total of 7.5 lakh hectares have been set aside for horticulture cultivation by the state. All other goods, with the exception of mangoes, the king of fruits, and bananas, are not exported. On Monday, Anil Narayanan, Deputy COO of Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Ltd (VCTPL), told Bizz Buzz, "There is a bright chance to explore possibilities to export fruits cultivated in AP." ...

Source: Krishi Jagran