Malkangiri: In a remarkable agricultural achievement, the world’s most expensive mango variety, the Japanese Miyazaki mango, has been successfully cultivated in the remote district of Malkangiri in Odisha.
Deba Madakami, a farmer from Tamasa village, has produced Miyazaki mangoes in his garden after four years of dedicated care. This year, the tree has borne fruit that is now ripening, turning the farmer’s hard work into reality.
Each mango weighs more than one kilogram and is valued higher than gold in international markets, with prices ranging from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh per kilogram abroad. Known as “Egg of the Sun” in Japanese, the Miyazaki mango is originally grown only in Japan and is famous for its exceptional sweetness, vibrant colour, and rich flavour.
Deba Madakami has taken extraordinary measures to protect his precious tree. He has erected a strong bamboo fence around it and even sleeps in the garden at night to guard against theft.