Economic Significance Behind Of The Mango Cultivation Of The Malda District In West Bengal: Case Study In English Bazer Block, Malda District

Abstract

: Malda is called “Mango-city” due to on account of the “king fruit” mango which it’s nutritive value, taste, attractive fragrance and health promoting qualities. Mechanization, diversification and commercialization of agriculture resulted in shifting of cropping pattern from traditional crops to new crops, which had contributed to the increased area and production under mango in the study region. Changing demand pattern also contributed significantly to shifting of more area under production of mango. A study was conducted in English Bazar Block in Malda district during the period March to June 2022 for Economics behind the cultivation of Mango in Malda district. A total 60 producers 10 traders, 5 Retailers and 2 key information interviewed of the research study area. The main objective of my research study, analysis the economic activities which explored the functional and economic factors behind for Mango production. Data regarding production, post -harvest handling and marketing were analysed by using SPSS and Micro-soft EXCEL