Mango Production in India and Climate Change

Explore how climate change is impacting mango production in India, affecting flowering, yield, and quality, and the adaptive strategies farmers are using to sustain cultivation.

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Context: According to the Agricultural Market Intelligence Centre, rising temperatures and climate change are impacting mango production in India.

Mango Production in India

India is the largest producer of mangoes in the world.
- Area under mango cultivation: ~24 lakh hectares.
- Production in 2023–24: ~224 lakh tonnes.
India’s mango productivity per hectare is higher compared to other mango-producing countries.
Top Mango-Producing States in India:
- Uttar Pradesh – highest in area and production.
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal.
Top Countries in Mango Production: (1) India (2) China (3) Indonesia (4)

Popular Indian Mango Varieties

Alphonso (Hapus) – Maharashtra
Dasheri – Uttar Pradesh
Langra – Bihar and U.P.
Banganapalli – Andhra Pradesh
Totapuri, Kesar, Himsagar, etc.

About Mango

Mango grows best in tropical and subtropical climates.
Requires dry weather during the flowering and fruiting stages.
Too much rain, wind, or cold can harm the crop.
Soil Requirement: Prefers well-drained soil – loamy or alluvial.
Mangoes have genetic traits that help them survive heat, drought and stress.
- They can adjust physiologically to their environment.