Farmers uproot 20,000 Kesar mango trees in Gir over poor yield, low profits

Mango growers in Gujarat’s Gir region have removed around 20,000 Kesar mango trees after facing nearly 50% lower crop output and declining returns compared to last year.

The harvest began at Talala Gir market yard on April 26, with 8,100 boxes arriving today and prices ranging from ₹550 to ₹1,100 per 10kg box.

Farmers cited global warming as a key reason for inconsistent flowering and fruit development, despite the trees blooming well.

A yard official stated that adverse climate conditions have impacted mango quality year after year, contributing to lower income.

Farmers, affected and saddened by this, are uprooting mango trees on a regular basis, an increasingly regular process these days, as per reports, due to the poor income-yielding produce.

The rising cost of maintenance and reduced productivity have led to widespread frustration among growers, pushing them to explore alternative crops.