date:Jan 03, 2019
Nagpur oranges have a cult following across the country.
Oranges from Nagpur (Nagpuri santras) are set to be costlier as drought looms large over orchards in parts of the state, and with supplies expected to dip by 40 percent, both retail and wholesale prices may increase considerably.
Maharashtra has around 1.24 hectares for orange cultivation, and oranges from Vidarbha are the most sought after because of their taste and flavour. They start arriving in the markets from January and are availab