Farmer Nagappa, inspired by the Miyazaki mangoes exhibited at the Koppal Horticulture Department Fruit Fair three years ago, has successfully cultivated the rare variety on his 2 acres of land in Kal Tavaragera village of Kushtagi taluk.
However, the Miyazaki mangoes grown by Nagappa are currently not fetching a good price in the market. The mangoes, which were once valued at around ₹2.50 lakh per kg, are now being sold for just ₹3,000 per kg.
Expressing concern over the steep price drop, farmer Nagappa has appealed to the authorities to ensure better pricing support for Miyazaki mango growers.