Ayodhya Farmer Cultivates Rare Miyazaki Mango, Aiming for Higher Yields
Ayodhya farmer successfully cultivates world's costliest Miyazaki mango
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Om Prakash Singh, a farmer from Ashrafpur Tonia village in Ayodhya, has successfully cultivated the Miyazaki mango, a highly valued Japanese variety. Currently, he has eight to ten fruits, with expectations for increased yield in the coming years, as each mango can fetch high prices in both Japan and India.
- 01The Miyazaki mango, cultivated by Om Prakash Singh, is known for its unique deep red and purple hue when ripe.
- 02Each mango weighs about 250 grams, and Singh expects higher yields in the next two to three years.
- 03In India, the Miyazaki mango can sell for approximately ₹1.5 lakh per kilo, while in Japan, it can reach ₹2.7 lakh per kilo.
- 04Farooq Inamdar from Pune has also cultivated the Miyazaki mango among other exotic varieties, inspired by his experiences during Hajj.
- 05Inamdar's farm hosts a variety of mangoes, including international and native species, and he plans to expand his cultivation of rare mangoes further.
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Om Prakash Singh, a farmer from Ashrafpur Tonia village in Ayodhya, has successfully grown the Miyazaki mango, one of the world's most expensive varieties, in his home garden. Currently, his tree bears eight to ten fruits, with expectations for increased yield over the next two to three years. Each mango weighs around 250 grams and is known for its striking deep red and purple color at maturity, unlike common varieties that turn yellow or green. The Miyazaki mango is primarily cultivated in Japan, where it can fetch up to ₹2.7 lakh per kilo, while in India, it sells for about ₹1.5 lakh per kilo. Singh's success marks a significant step in introducing this premium fruit to Ayodhya. In a related effort, Farooq Inamdar from Pune has also cultivated the Miyazaki mango among other exotic varieties, inspired by his pilgrimage to Hajj. Inamdar's farm features a mix of international and native mango species, and he plans to expand his cultivation of rare varieties further, driven by growing demand.
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The cultivation of the Miyazaki mango in Ayodhya could boost local agriculture and attract attention to exotic fruit farming.
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