Tripura exports Jackfruits to United Kingdom

AGARTALA: After successfully exporting pineapples and lemons to the Middle East, Tripura has now exported jackfruit to the United Kingdom.

It is for the first time Tripura has exported sweet jackfruits to the United state.

The consignment of jackfruits will be transported to UK through a  Guwahati-based export company named 'Kiega Exims Pvt. Ltd. from Krishi Sanyoga Agro Producer company limited, Agartala under MIDH scheme.

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350 jackfruit weighing 34 kg were exported to England as part of the trial, with the state farmers receiving Rs 30 per piece from the exporting business.

"England to get a taste of Tripura's sweet jackfruits. The first time Tripura is exporting jackfruit that has huge potential. The first consignment already shipped. After the state’s queen pineapples now jackfruits also in the export list. Kudos to our Farmers, Agriculture & Horticulture Dept,"Tripura agriculture minister Pranajit Singha Roy tweeted.

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