In Bihar, the soil of Bagaha is now smelled of foreign fruits. Once the mango arrives, people are waiting for the taste of tribal mangoes such as Dusehri, Lanka and Sa Aus Cha. At the same time, the people of Pakhaha can taste the world’s most expensive Japanese mango ‘masaki’ and the black musk of Thailand’s black musk mango. Yes. These two types are new to India because it has now been produced abroad. But some farmers have started its horticulture in India. Of these, a farmer is from Bagaha.
In Bagaha, Kalyan Shukla, a farmer of Mangalpur, is cultivating mangoes, and he produces foreign mangoes in about 1 acre. In addition, they cultivate Lichi in one and a half acres. They earn more than Rs 5 lakh annually from these gardens. Not only that, they make a pen and sell saplings, which also get a new path to other farmers of the region.
Miyazaki: Royal, Price More Royal
The same Kalyan Shukla said that Japan’s mangoes are considered the most expensive mango in the world. The mango is dark and purple and its cost in the market is 2.5 lakh to 3 lakh rupees per kg. Its taste is very pleasant and fleshy. The nutrients in it make it not only delicious but also healthy.
Black Kasturi: The special race of Thailand
He started cultivating the Thailand ‘Black Musk’ mango. This mango is known for its special dark black, scent and taste. This species is still less in the Indian market, but by the onset of its cultivation in Bagaha, people can taste it for the first time.
Foreign taste in domestic soil
Kalyan Shukla says that these types of foreign mangoes are growing well in the climate of Bagaha and the soil. Now the people here can see these luxury fruits. Also, farmers can increase their income by raising them.
These mangoes are also treasure of health
Farmers Kalyan Shukla explains, colorful fruits – the purple color of Miyamaki or the black color of the musk is very beneficial to health. They are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, which is beneficial to the eyes, skin and immune system.(Report of Abhishek Pandi)
