Pakistani mango production dips amid adverse weather conditions

게시됨 2024년 5월 28일

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Pakistan's mango production has seen a decrease due to climate change, with Punjab and Sindh provinces experiencing a 30-35% and 20% drop respectively. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers, and Merchants Association has set a target of 100,000 metric tons for this season, but there are concerns that this may not be achieved due to challenges such as increased costs and delays in exports. The mango industry is also struggling with climate change's effects on cultivation, which is expected to decrease foreign exchange earnings. The industry's struggles are further compounded by increased costs of electricity, natural gas, transportation, and orchard maintenance.

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According to a report by Indian news outlet Deccan Herald, Pakistan’s annual mango production is approximately 1.8 million metric tons, with Punjab and Sindh provinces accounting for 70% and 29% of the total, respectively. Sheraz Maqsood, one of the largest fruit farmers in Khanewal, Punjab province, said that this year’s mango production in Punjab has decreased by 30–35% owing to various factors including climate change, while Sindh has witnessed a 20% decline. Pakistani mangos are renowned for their rich variety, high quality and excellent flavor, making them one of the country’s key fruit exports. The main overseas destinations include China, the United States, Turkey, Japan, Iran, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Central Asian countries. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers, and Merchants Association has set this season’s mango export target at 100,000 metric tons, corresponding to an estimated export value of about $90 million. ...

출처: Producereport