Weather damage slashes India’s Alphonso mango crop and hits exports
Weather extremes in Maharashtra have sharply reduced Alphonso mango output, while disruption linked to the Iran war has further weakened exports and trade.
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Weather extremes in Maharashtra have sharply reduced Alphonso mango output, while disruption linked to the Iran war has further weakened exports and trade.
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