To create livelihood opportunities for mango growers, a training programme was held at the Office of the Assistant Director of Horticulture at Patnagarh in Balangir of Odisha recently.
The event was organised under the Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project — an initiative of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) of the Odisha government, and supported by the Gates Foundation.
The PSFPO project, spearheaded by Palladium India, led the training activities with involvement from farmer producer organizations (FPOs), cluster-based business organizations (CBBOs), mango farmers, and horticulture officials.
A media statement said the session focused on strengthening marketing approaches, advancing post-harvest management (PHM) practices, and exploring export opportunities for mangoes — especially the premium Amrapali variety widely cultivated in Balangir district.
The workshop aimed to build technical capacity of mango growers, FPOs, and CBBOs on scientific PHM practices. The key focus was on reducing post-harvest losses, maintaining fruit quality, and enhancing access to both domestic and export markets, particularly for the Amrapali variety widely cultivated in the region.
Participants were equipped with practical knowledge on sorting, grading, ripening, hygienic packaging, and storage. The training strengthened their ability to access government assistance under the PHM scheme.
A hands-on field demonstration was held in five selected mango orchards. Experts demonstrated each step of the post-harvest process — from plucking to packaging — emphasizing how to maintain fruit quality and reduce losses.
As part of a broader market mapping initiative, the Palladium team conducted a preliminary survey of mango orchards in Patnagarh. The statement said that the findings revealed a strong presence of export-quality Amrapali mangoes, positioning Balangir as a potential export cluster, provided that PHM practices and market linkages are effectively implemented.
Patnagarh region has over 1,500 hectares under mango cultivation with commercial varieties such as Dasheri, Langra, and Amrapali, it said.
Published on May 20, 2025
To create livelihood opportunities for mango growers, a training programme was held at the Office of the Assistant Director of Horticulture at Patnagarh in Balangir of Odisha recently.
The event was organised under the Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations (PSFPO) project — an initiative of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) of the Odisha government, and supported by the Gates Foundation.
The PSFPO project, spearheaded by Palladium India, led the training activities with involvement from farmer producer organizations (FPOs), cluster-based business organizations (CBBOs), mango farmers, and horticulture officials.
A media statement said the session focused on strengthening marketing approaches, advancing post-harvest management (PHM) practices, and exploring export opportunities for mangoes — especially the premium Amrapali variety widely cultivated in Balangir district.
The workshop aimed to build technical capacity of mango growers, FPOs, and CBBOs on scientific PHM practices. The key focus was on reducing post-harvest losses, maintaining fruit quality, and enhancing access to both domestic and export markets, particularly for the Amrapali variety widely cultivated in the region.
Participants were equipped with practical knowledge on sorting, grading, ripening, hygienic packaging, and storage. The training strengthened their ability to access government assistance under the PHM scheme.
A hands-on field demonstration was held in five selected mango orchards. Experts demonstrated each step of the post-harvest process — from plucking to packaging — emphasizing how to maintain fruit quality and reduce losses.
As part of a broader market mapping initiative, the Palladium team conducted a preliminary survey of mango orchards in Patnagarh. The statement said that the findings revealed a strong presence of export-quality Amrapali mangoes, positioning Balangir as a potential export cluster, provided that PHM practices and market linkages are effectively implemented.
Patnagarh region has over 1,500 hectares under mango cultivation with commercial varieties such as Dasheri, Langra, and Amrapali, it said.
Published on May 20, 2025
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