Mudkhed Orange gains fame, hits shelves in international markets

Local farmers are concentrating on growing more and more Mudkhed, earning a hefty amount of money, because it is gaining popularity in India and foreign countries as well. Export of this fruit has further enhanced farmers’ incomes and opportunities.

The special orange needs a perfect climate, such as a lot of sunlight and moderate rainfall. Farmers usually take care to water the plants regularly, especially during dry seasons. They also use organic fertilizers to improve both the taste and the number of fruits.

In spite of fetching money by the cultivation of Mudkhed oranges, several issues need to be addressed for the welfare of farmers. In a sudden weather change, drought-like situation, and heavy rains that damage the crop, several insects, like fruit flies, and plant diseases are extremely harmful for the fruit. A lack of proper storage facilities on numerous occasions causes fruit to spoil before reaching the market.

The future of Mudkhed is looking very bright. It needs support from the government, better infrastructure, awareness among farmers, and modern techniques in farming this citrus fruit. If these facilities are provided, then the production of Mudkhed will further increase and hit more and more global markets.