Mango City of Kerala, Muthalamada, Palakkad, Chittur Taluk
Muthalamada Panchayat of Palakad is located on the Kerala-Tamilnadu border, in Chittur taluk, known as the ‘Mango city' of the State for its early mango harvest and large-scale export, which uses hi-tech technology in sorting, grading, ripening, packing and export of mangoes and reportedly produces 1.1 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually.
The first modern facility for mango processing and export in the State — Chittur Agro Park — began functioning in Muthalamada in May 2010 with technical support from the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bangalore.
The Horticulture Mission Kerala has recognised it as a model unit for process and export of mangoes. In 2010, The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has provided financial assistance to set up the Rs.50-lakh Agro Park. Mango growers can bring their product here and get them sorted, graded, ripened and packed for export or to send it to cities like Mumbai and Delhi for a good price.
The Agro Park employs ethylene-based ripening , which is recognised internationally as a safe method for ripening fruits. The Park has ripening and pre-cooling chambers. This mangoes can be kept for three weeks without damage, said Becker Palliparambil, exporter of mangoes to the Gulf countries and the persons behind the new Agro Park.
Mangoes are exported to West Asia among other countries. There are many varieties of mangoes which are in high demand abroad in Muthalamada. The farmers themselves are unaware of this fact. The value of mango trade in this "Mango City" is over Rs. 150 crore annually. Approximately 2700 hectares of land are under mango cultivation, while the actual area could be more than the stated figures. Even paddy fields are now being converted into mango plantations. Seemingly, middlemen from North come to this "mango city" as early as August and book the yield of next season well in advance.
Interesting and unknown facts about Muthalamada Mango City:
Muthalamada Panchayat of Palakad is located on the Kerala-Tamilnadu border, in Chittur taluk, known as the ‘Mango city' of the State for its early mango harvest and large-scale export, which uses hi-tech technology in sorting, grading, ripening, packing and export of mangoes and reportedly produces 1.1 lakh tonnes of mangoes annually.
The first modern facility for mango processing and export in the State — Chittur Agro Park — began functioning in Muthalamada in May 2010 with technical support from the Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bangalore.
The Horticulture Mission Kerala has recognised it as a model unit for process and export of mangoes. In 2010, The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has provided financial assistance to set up the Rs.50-lakh Agro Park. Mango growers can bring their product here and get them sorted, graded, ripened and packed for export or to send it to cities like Mumbai and Delhi for a good price.
The Agro Park employs ethylene-based ripening , which is recognised internationally as a safe method for ripening fruits. The Park has ripening and pre-cooling chambers. This mangoes can be kept for three weeks without damage, said Becker Palliparambil, exporter of mangoes to the Gulf countries and the persons behind the new Agro Park.
Mangoes are exported to West Asia among other countries. There are many varieties of mangoes which are in high demand abroad in Muthalamada. The farmers themselves are unaware of this fact. The value of mango trade in this "Mango City" is over Rs. 150 crore annually. Approximately 2700 hectares of land are under mango cultivation, while the actual area could be more than the stated figures. Even paddy fields are now being converted into mango plantations. Seemingly, middlemen from North come to this "mango city" as early as August and book the yield of next season well in advance.
Interesting and unknown facts about Muthalamada Mango City:
- Myriad of mango varieties
- Mango trade of 150 crore
- 1.1 lakh tonnes of mangoes produced annually
- 2700 hectares of mango plantations
- Middlemen earning more than the farmers
- Mangoes exported to West Asia.
So, those who are living in and around Palakkad may visit this place and enjoy the upcoming season.
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