A Mango medley at Expo

Vijayawada: The mango farmers in Krishna district urged the government to provide permanent mango markets in various centres in the city to exhibit and sell their produce.

The farmers from various mandals in the district participated in the mango exhibition which was conducted by the horticulture department of Krishna at Siddharha Pharmacy College here on Saturday.

The farmers displayed their produce and offered various varieties of mangoes at different prices. The two-day exhibition will end on Sunday.

The mango farmers displayed many varieties of mangoes in the exhibition. The farmers not only from Krishna district but also from various areas like Ulavapadu in Prakasam district took part in the exhibition.

Similarly, various mango varieties produced by northern states are also available to the mango lovers. Popular mango varieties like Banginapalli, Chinna Rasalu, Cheruku Rasalu, Dasheri, Kesar, Rumani Himam Pasand and many more are available in the expo. 

The mangoes prices range from Rs 200 to Rs 800 per dozen depending upon the variety. The farmers set up stalls and displayed their names and natives also in the exhibition. 
 
Ch Santosh Siva, a farmer from Mylavaram in Krishna district, said that horticulture department should have arranged the exhibition a month ago. He said that the mango season would end in the next couple of weeks.

P Rajasekhar, a farmer of Nuzvid also in Krishna district, said that the government should provide place for mango farmers to set up markets in the model of Rytu Bazars. He said that the farmers could get an opportunity to sell their produce regularly. 

Similarly, the citizens also can buy quality mangoes directly from farmers.

K Srikanth, who displayed Chinna Rasalu in the exhibition, said that the government should provide storage facility. 

The mangoes could be stored, he said and added that the farmers were not in a position to bear damages and losses.