About Kiwi
Kiwi is a new fruit for Indian farmers, grown in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir, while most kiwi sold in cities is imported from New Zealand, Chile, Italy and Iran.
Where Kiwi Is Grown in Arunachal Pradesh
The main kiwi districts of Arunachal Pradesh are Lower Subansiri (Ziro), West Kameng, Dibang Valley. Arunachal Pradesh, India's largest north-eastern state, grows rice on terraced and valley fields, and is known for its organic ginger, large cardamom, kiwi, Khasi-type oranges and apples in the higher districts.
Season in Arunachal Pradesh
Harvest October–December. Exact arrival dates in Arunachal Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Kiwi Is Sold in Arunachal Pradesh
Most produce is sold through local markets and traders in towns such as Pasighat, Itanagar and Roing, with the state promoting organic and FPO-led marketing.
Other major markets in Arunachal Pradesh
State Agencies in Arunachal Pradesh
Kiwi has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export kiwi across India, including from Arunachal Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- National Horticulture BoardSubsidy and market informationAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Arunachal Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for kiwi growers in Arunachal Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Kiwi in Other States
Himachal Pradesh · Sikkim · Nagaland
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