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Agriculture
Meghalaya’s 4th Pineapple Festival Ends on Record 30 MT Sales
✍️ AgroSpectrum India
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 07:04 PM
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The 4th annual Pineapple Festival in Meghalaya concluded with an unprecedented sale of 30 metric tonnes of pineapples, boosting local farmers’ earnings.
The 4th Pineapple Festival, held in Meghalaya, wrapped up on Sunday after a week of celebrations and trade activities. Organisers reported that the event achieved a record 30 metric tonnes of pineapples sold, a significant increase over previous editions. The high sales volume was attributed to a growing demand for locally grown pineapples in nearby markets and the festival’s focus on showcasing premium varieties.
Farmers from across the state showcased their produce at the festival’s central market, where buyers from neighboring districts and cities placed bulk orders. The event also featured cooking demonstrations, a pineapple-themed art exhibition, and a farmers’ forum discussing best practices for cultivation and post-harvest handling.
Officials from the Meghalaya Agriculture Department noted that the record sales would translate into higher income for the participating growers and could encourage further investment in pineapple farming infrastructure. The festival organisers plan to expand the event next year, aiming to attract more buyers and increase the total sales volume.
The 4th Pineapple Festival’s success underscores Meghalaya’s potential as a major pineapple producer in Northeast India, with the state’s favorable climate and fertile soils supporting high-quality yields.
Farmers from across the state showcased their produce at the festival’s central market, where buyers from neighboring districts and cities placed bulk orders. The event also featured cooking demonstrations, a pineapple-themed art exhibition, and a farmers’ forum discussing best practices for cultivation and post-harvest handling.
Officials from the Meghalaya Agriculture Department noted that the record sales would translate into higher income for the participating growers and could encourage further investment in pineapple farming infrastructure. The festival organisers plan to expand the event next year, aiming to attract more buyers and increase the total sales volume.
The 4th Pineapple Festival’s success underscores Meghalaya’s potential as a major pineapple producer in Northeast India, with the state’s favorable climate and fertile soils supporting high-quality yields.