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Write a note in Horticultural crops contribute around 28 per cent of the GDP from a cultivated area of about 13.1 per cent. Mango, the most important fruit crop of the country, contributes 18.6 per cent of the total fruit production from an area of 38 per cent allocated to fruit crops. In the recent past, several innovations and new initiatives have been made in research and development in mango but the production has failed to keep pace with the area expansion. Furthermore, in different regions, the productivity remained below the potential level rendering Indian Mangoes difficult to compete in the global market. It is therefore imperative to put in place, system approach for higher production of quality produce in order to meet the needs of domestic as well as international markets. This necessarily calls for due attention to the parameters of practices at different stages of production, handling and distribution for trade. This is possible only when the growers are sensitized about different aspects of good management practices in the production system. Such an approach obviously underscores the need to define and assign some common minimum standards for the production of mango in the country in order to create awareness amongst the farming community to harness sustainable livelihood in mango production enterprise. This has became all the more important in the wake of 'Malihabadi Dashehari' acquiring GI status. The present publication 'Good management practices for mango production and trade' deals with the concept of good agricultural practices to be followed for not only producing and marketing high quality fruits but also to keep and maintain the records of the practices used during mango production required in the emerging context. The publication has attempted to incorporate relevant information related to mango production and utilization chain, right from nursery management to post-harvest management and trade. The information in this regard so far is unavailable in an abridged form. I complement my colleagues for their sincere efforts which may open up scope for further discussion and refinement during days ahead. I hope that the information compiled will be of immense use to the orchardists, developmental workers, students, entrepreneurs, value chain managers and the agencies associated with the production and trade of mangoes. area. It's really easy to share with others. Click here ...