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05 – 5 – 2023
Mango crop ripens in May and June. But the month of April has already started. Four to five thousand kesar mango boxes were received in Junagadh fruit market today. Due to which now saffron will reach the common people as well.
Unseasonal rains and climate affected the crop of Kesar mango, considered the queen of mangoes. Mango income has declined.
Presently, 25 to 30 thousand boxes are being earned, while 4 to 5 thousand boxes are earning. The season will last long, now 10 kg is 500 to 1100 rupees.
The price of 10 kg mangoes can be 400 to 800 rupees. There is a lot of loss in mangoes. It doesn’t matter if the prices remain like this, except that there has been a loss in mangoes this year.
Another Western Disturbance and air circulation over Southwest Rajasthan is causing foggy conditions over the state. Due to the effect of this drought, mango farmers are worried whether their crop will be good or not.
export of mangoes
Horticulture director says that 400 farmers of Junagadh will send mangoes abroad this year through APEDA.
In 2022, 75 MT of mangoes were exported from Junagadh and Gir. 449 MT of mangoes were exported from Gujarat. 1600 farmers registered for export.
one kilo guava
Bababhai Mori, 45, of Bhokarva village in Savarkundla taluka of Amreli district, has prepared 60,000 grafts at the Ambani nursery. This year and last year pens worth Rs 18 lakh were also sold. Three bighas are called pink guavas. The weight of one guava is more than one kilo. People passing by the farm are not respected.
fake juice
Mango juice is being sold at Rs 10 to 50 per kg. A person needs 20 to 30 grams of sugar in a day. A lot of food coloring and sugar are added to the juices available in the market, which are injurious to health. Chemical has been found. Many types of chemicals are used to sweeten mangoes.
23 percent increase in EV sales
EV sales are in top gear. EV sales have increased by 23 per cent in the last two months. 20 thousand on two wheeler and 1.5 lakh on four wheeler. Due to inflation and rising prices of petrol and diesel, people have now also adopted the option of EV. Talking about cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, EV sales have reached up to 14 per cent. The demand for four-wheelers has increased due to the reduction in the chip shortage. Not only this, new EV projects are also coming up in Gujarat. 6000 points of battery swapping centers are being started. Arrangements are being made to take the new charged battery by demolishing the old battery. Apart from this, the government is also starting EV charging stations at petrol pumps and gas stations.
Free lunch for 120 people
Manubhai Kyada, 82, runs Samarpan Bhojanalaya in Ganeshgarh village of Savarkundla taluk in Amreli district. Started 4 years ago with 4 people. Today free food is being delivered to 120 elderly people at every door. Electronic Rickshaw Ganeshgarh, Garhkada, Pithwadi, Kalyanpur, Village elders are provided free food 2 times in the afternoon and evening. An old man does not like the city environment. Likes to live in the village.
Chickpea Biscuits
Scientists of Navsari Agricultural University have made biscuits from Chiku. Chickoo is the main crop of Navsari district. With the inspiration of Dr. Jinabhai Patel, Chancellor of Agriculture University, the team of Dr. Alhavad, who was the director, has made the biscuit. PHT (Department of Post Harvest Technology) did the research for one and a half years. A grant has also been allocated by the World Bank under the NAHEP project. To make biscuits, mix wheat and a little semolina flour, vegetable ghee, chikoo powder and keep it in the oven. Chikuni Biscuit costs Rs.50 for 200 grams and Rs.230 for one kg.
Chaudhary caste penalty for bearded people
There are many misconceptions in Banaskantha, adjacent to Rajasthan. Gadhipati Dayaramji Maharaj of Shikarpura Dham said that keeping beard in Hindu religion is the work of Saint Mahatmas. Youth should not keep beard as it is not acceptable to the society. An order has also been issued not to keep youths roaming around with beards. Those who keep beard will be fined 51 thousand.
33, 24 Anjana Samaj of 54 villages of Ghanera taluka of Banaskantha district has amended 22 rules. Violation of the rules will attract a fine of up to 1 lakh. There is also a ban on celebrating birthdays in hotels.
marriage repair
Limited bursting of firecrackers in marriages, simple printing of marriage leaflets, ban on DJ in marriages, stop the practice of Vonola in marriages, told not to give more than Rs 51000 to the daughter to fill the box, make food nutritious in banquets and Do not hire other mercenaries to serve food.
death sentence
A provision has been made to impose a fine of 1 lakh in case of death. However, there has been no amendment that alcohol should not be consumed at any point of time.
4 types of spices
Vijeshbhai Shanubhai Patel, a farmer from Ranipura village in Jangania taluka, mulched it, raised watermelon vines and applied fertilizers and other fluids through drip irrigation. Production starts after 60-70 days. Watermelons of Kiran, Vishala, Jannat, Aarohi varieties are grown. Kiran watermelons are green from above and red from inside, Vishala variety is yellow from above, red from inside, Jannat melons are red from inside and Aarohi is green from inside.
demand for wheat has increased
Due to the arrival, the prices of wheat are seeing a rise of up to 40 percent. An increase of Rs 900 per quintal was seen in the price of quality.
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I. Wheat is procured after the season in the month of April and May every year. Daudkhani wheat prices are seeing a rise of 40 percent. The cost of 100 kg of wheat is Rs.6800. Which is 40 percent more than last year. On the other hand, the price of Shihori piece is Rs 4500 per quintal, which was Rs 3900 last year. The price of Rajwadi Bansi is Rs 4300, which was Rs 3800 last year. The cost of Lokvan is Rs 3500, which was Rs 2900 last year. In such a situation, the prices of wheat of different quality are increasing.
The quality of wheat has been affected due to drought. Despite the poor quality, the prices are skyrocketing. The income of good quality wheat is decreasing in various marketing yards of the state. Due to which the demand is high, the prices are increasing. Wheat prices are likely to rise further in the coming days.
Farmers are getting historic prices for wheat for the first time. 500 to 600 per yard for 20 kgs. An increase of Rs 15 to 20 per kg is being seen in the price of flour. (google translation)
