Fruit Based Farming Systems for Improved Income and Livelihood
- Fruit-based farming systems enhance agricultural sustainability, economic resilience, and nutritional security in India.
- Government support, including subsidies for irrigation and cold storage, has improved fruit farming by addressing water management and post-harvest losses.
- Horticulture production in 2023-24 reached 353.19 million tonnes, with fruit production at 112.73 million tonnes, targeted to grow to 244 million tonnes by 2047.
- Key fruits driving growth include mango, banana, lime, lemon, grapes, and custard apple, with mangoes dominating as India's top fruit crop.
- Banana cultivation is widespread in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, while grape exports benefit from advanced post-harvest management.
- India exported $47.98 million worth of mangoes between ....
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