A total of 3 tonne of Amrapali mangoes, the first international consignment of the current mango season, has been exported from Dhenkanal in Odisha to London. A media statement said the export was done under the guidance and institutional support of the Directorate of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha.
The export was undertaken by Madanamohan Farmer Producer Cooperative Society Ltd, DKL Innovative Farmer Producer Company Ltd (FPCL), and Kankadahad FPCL. The entire export process was facilitated by Palladium -- the implementing partner for the PSFPO (Promotion and Stabilization of Farmer Producer Organizations) project of the DA&FE, with support from the Gates Foundation and active involvement of APEDA and other partner institutions.
The initiative led to a significant improvement in farmer price realisation of approximately 72 per cent. This early export success is the result of a series of well-sequenced, export-focused interventions aimed at strengthening farmer preparedness and institutional readiness ahead of the season, it said.
Anchored by departmental support
Quoting Sitakanta Mandal, Regional Head, APEDA, the statement said: “Capacity building is a critical foundation for successful and sustainable exports. Through programmes like this, FPCs gain the understanding and confidence needed to meet market requirements and engage effectively with buyers. Continuous learning and preparedness are essential for building credibility and ensuring long-term participation in export markets.”
The successful commencement of mango exports from Dhenkanal reflects how a coordinated ecosystem, anchored by strong departmental support, structured facilitation, and active stakeholder participation can deliver tangible outcomes for farmers, the statement said, adding, the continued backing of DA&FE, facilitation support from Palladium as the Technical Support Unit for the PSFPO project, and contributions from partners such as APEDA, KVK, and other institutions have been instrumental in translating preparedness into market access.
Building on this momentum, stakeholders are collectively targeting mango exports of 500 tonnes and above during the current mango selling season, it added.
Published on May 12, 2026