Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Narayan Murigeppa Gunadal, DH Mitrannavar and Arun Shivayogi Honyal

Abstract:
Mangoes are extremely important to the Indian economy. Mangoes play a significant role in the nation's agricultural and overall economic growth as a major fruit crop with significant export potential, as well as in terms of livelihoods, earnings in foreign currency and the growth of ancillary industries. Indian mangoes are a truly valuable resource for the country due to their popularity and economic importance, which continue to grow both domestically and on the global market. Karnataka ranks among the top mango-producing states in India. Mango production in Karnataka not only meets domestic demand but also makes a significant contribution to mango exports. The trends in area of mango crop in Karnataka showed an increasing trend by 2.41 percent which is due to increase demand for the fruits crop due to higher nutritional quality and health benefits. The trends in production of mango crop in Karnataka showed an increasing trend by 1.52 percent as it is the function of area and productivity. The productivity of mango crop in Karnataka showed a negative trend by 0.88 percent due to Changes in weather patterns, including irregular rainfall, extreme temperatures, and unseasonal weather events, can negatively impact mango trees' flowering and fruiting patterns. Mango trees can be susceptible to various pests and diseases, such as mango hopper, fruit flies, powdery mildew, anthracnose, and bacterial infections. The instability indices for area, production and productivity for mango in Karnataka were 4.33, 6.02, and 5.91 which indicates less risk in growing mango crop in future. It was found that at the overall period, the area, production and productivity of mango was highly consistent and stable. In India the area under mango crop showed a decreasing trend by 0.13 percent and in case of production and productivity of mango crop showed an increasing trend by 3.03 percent and 3.26 percent respectively during the study period. The instability indices for area, production, productivity for mango crop in India were 4.00, 6.51, and 7.18 respectively. It indicates less fluctuation during overall study period.