Precision Technology Essential to Mango Production in India

Laura McNamaraInternational, Precision Ag in the News

The Hindu News Update ServiceIndia is reaping high yields in mangoes this year. The Hindu News Update Service reports that precision farming applications had a lot to do with India’s successful mango crop.

Latest technology was essential to increase the yield and meet the growing demand.

Post-harvest technology and precision farming techniques would scale down post-harvest loss. Proper grading, good quality and uniform colour and size alone would fetch better price to the produce.

To achieve that, mango growers needed latest technologies and innovative farming methods. Scientists must take their innovations from the laboratory to the field to help farmers increase the yield and reduce production costs, Mr. Meena said.

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