A farmer in Odisha’s Malkangiri district has grown a mango tree that's worth gold. As per a PTI report, Deba Padhiami, a farmer from Tamasa village, has successfully grown the rare Miyazaki mango, a fruit often described as one of the world’s most expensive mango varieties. In international markets, premium-quality Miyazaki mangoes have reportedly sold for prices touching nearly Rs 3 lakh per kilogram. But while the fruit may carry a luxury price tag, Deba now faces a problem far more basic: he has no idea how to sell it.
A rare Japanese mango now growing in Odisha
The Miyazaki mango originates from Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture and is popularly known as Taiyo no Tamago, meaning “Egg of the Sun.” The fruit is famous for its deep reddish-purple colour, rich sweetness and smooth texture. Unlike ordinary mangoes sold in local markets, Miyazaki mangoes are considered luxury produce in Japan. Select fruits are auctioned at extremely high prices and are often bought as premium gifts.
