Madhesh Province Crowned Nepal’s Mango Hub: A Sweet Future for Agriculture
11th August 2025, Kathmandu
Nepalese agriculture, Madhesh Province, has been officially recognized as the nation’s Mango Hub during the 2nd Mango Summit & Symposium. Held in Bardibas, this landmark event signals a strategic push to significantly boost Nepal’s mango production, enhance its value chain, and strengthen its global market competitiveness.
Madhesh Province Mango Hub
The summit served as a crucial platform, uniting a diverse array of stakeholders, including farmers, dedicated researchers, insightful policymakers, and dynamic private sector partners.
Their collective aim was to delve into existing opportunities and devise strategies for bolstering the burgeoning mango sector in Nepal. The collaborative effort was orchestrated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture, and Cooperatives (MoLMAC), Madhesh Province.
Crucial support was also provided by esteemed international and national organizations such as ICIMOD, FAO, CDAFN, R&D Innovative Solution, GeoKrishi, and the Nepal Horticulture Society, highlighting a unified vision for agricultural advancement.
Key Outcomes and Future Directions
The 2nd Mango Summit & Symposium yielded several pivotal outcomes:
Official Declaration: Madhesh Province was formally recognized as the undisputed Mango Hub of Nepal, a designation reflecting its significant contribution (accounting for over 70% of the country’s total mango production) and immense potential.
The province boasts ideal conditions for mango cultivation, characterized by favorable temperatures (24–27°C), adequate rainfall (890–1,015 mm), and fertile soil, particularly in the southern lowlands, the Terai region.
Multi-Sector Collaboration: The event fostered robust engagement among governmental bodies, international development organizations, private sector investors, and local farmers, creating a holistic approach to sector development.
Government Commitment: A strong pledge was made by the government to provide comprehensive policy, technical, and financial assistance, crucial for strengthening the entire mango value chain, from cultivation to market.
This aligns with Madhesh Province’s “Feed the Nation” policy, which also focuses on promoting diverse agricultural produce.
Climate-Resilient Agriculture: A significant emphasis was placed on adopting sustainable and inclusive farming practices. This includes a focus on climate-resilient agriculture to ensure long-term productivity and mitigate the impact of changing climate patterns, a vital consideration given recent drought challenges.
Towards a Greener, More Inclusive, and Resilient Mango Industry
The declaration of Madhesh Province as the Mango Hub signifies a forward-looking vision for greener, more inclusive, and climate-resilient agricultural growth across Nepal. With its naturally advantageous climate and fertile soil, Madhesh Province is strategically positioned to lead both national consumption and export-oriented mango production.
The summit concluded with clear and actionable commitments from both the government and all stakeholders. These commitments are geared towards advancing mango research, enhancing post-harvest processing facilities, developing efficient market linkages, and providing targeted support to smallholder farmers.
Organizations like ICIMOD, through projects such as HI-GRID and GRAPE, are already actively involved in promoting climate resilience and inclusive economic growth in the region’s agricultural sector, including mango value chain development.
FAO also consistently supports Nepalese agriculture through various capacity-building and institutional development initiatives.
This milestone is expected to firmly establish Madhesh Province as a center of excellence for mango cultivation, processing, and trade. The benefits are anticipated to extend far beyond the provincial borders, positively impacting the entire Nepalese agricultural economy and contributing to national prosperity.
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