Mango harvest begins in Natore with Gopalbhog variety

Mango harvest in Natore district began Saturday with the Gopalbhog variety.

Mango harvest in Natore district began Saturday with the Gopalbhog variety.

Deputy Commissioner Abu Naser Bhuiya inaugurated the harvest officially by plucking mangoes from an orchard at Kola Chapila in Gurudaspur upazila of the district.

Deputy Director of the district’s Department of Agriculture Extension Abul Wadud, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sraboni Roy and owners of mango orchards were present on the occasion.

This year, the government has set a target to produce mangoes worth Tk 750 core from 13,280 orchards in Natore district.