Naogaon to see bumper mango harvest worth Tk 3,500cr this year

Naogaon, one of Bangladesh's top mango-producing districts, is poised for a record-breaking mango season, with an estimated harvest worth Tk 3,500 crore this year. The district’s orchards are thriving, with mango blossoms in abundance, signaling a bumper harvest. Experts and farmers are optimistic that favorable weather conditions will support the anticipated surge in production.

The area under mango cultivation in Naogaon has expanded by 200 hectares, bringing the total to 30,500 hectares in 2025, up from 30,300 hectares last year. The production is expected to increase by 25,000 metric tonnes, reaching an estimated 450,000 metric tonnes, compared to 425,000 metric tonnes last year.

Farmers, particularly those who faced a smaller yield last year, are hopeful for a significant recovery. In line with the natural cycle of mango production, a larger yield is expected following a low harvest season. Almost all of the trees in Naogaon’s orchards have sprouted blossoms, prompting farmers to take preventive measures against fungal attacks. They are spraying fungicides, watering the trees, and using other techniques to nurture the crops.

Traders have already begun entering the orchards to negotiate the purchase of mango gardens ahead of the harvest. The early formation of mango buds has sparked active discussions between orchard owners and middlemen.

The Naogaon Agricultural Extension Directorate reports that mango cultivation in the district has grown this year, with over 30,500 hectares now dedicated to mango production. Last year’s production target was 431,000 metric tonnes, but the final yield reached 425,000 metric tonnes. This year, the district is on track to produce 450,000 metric tonnes, assuming the weather remains favorable.

Sapahar and Porsha upazilas are the main contributors to Naogaon's mango production, with notable contributions from Niamatpur Patnitola, Dhamoirhat, and Badalgachi. The district is known for producing a variety of high-quality mangoes, including Nag Fajli, Langra, Am Rupali, Gopalbhog, Ashwina, Katimon, BARI Mango-4, BARI Mango-11, Guti Mango, and Fajli, which are in high demand both domestically and internationally.

Sohel Rana, an agricultural entrepreneur from Sapahar upazila, has three mango orchards spanning 200 bighas of land. Sohel exports his mangoes abroad and sells locally. He reported that last year, only 50-60% of his trees blossomed. This year, however, 80% of his trees are in bloom, and he expects all to blossom in the next 15-20 days. He is optimistic about a bumper harvest, taking preventive measures to protect his crop from fungal infections, especially given the potential for misty weather.

Raihan Alam, a mango grower from Porsha upazila, is also seeing earlier-than-usual blossoms this year. Last year, cold weather delayed blossoming, but this year, the blossoms arrived earlier. Raihan is hopeful for a good harvest if the weather continues to be favorable.

Abul Kalam Azad, deputy director of the Naogaon District Agricultural Extension Directorate, explained that the ideal temperature for mango cultivation is around 20°C, which has been the case this year. However, mist in recent days has raised concerns about fungal attacks, prompting the department to advise farmers to use fungicides to protect their crops.

If the weather remains favorable and natural disasters are avoided, Naogaon’s mango harvest is expected to generate approximately Tk 3,500 crore this year. This bumper harvest will provide a significant boost to the region’s economy and further solidify Naogaon’s reputation as one of Bangladesh’s top mango-producing districts.