Carnarvon mango growers have reported increased crop yields and larger fruit this season. Growers in the Gascoyne region are experiencing improved harvests compared to the previous year, with some mangoes reaching significant sizes.
Wayne Whitcroft, owner of Gascoyne River Plantation, harvested a mango estimated to weigh over a kilogram. He noted the early ripening and substantial size of many R2E2 mangoes this harvest, attributing the conditions to weather, watering practices, and fertilization.
Shire of Carnarvon president and mango grower Eddie Smith also confirmed higher yields at his plantation, anticipating a 50 percent increase in trays harvested this season, from over 10,000 to approximately 15,000 trays.
The Australian Mango Industry Association forecasts the Carnarvon region to produce 124,000 trays this season. This figure represents a more than 30 percent increase from the 2024–25 season, which saw 94,000 trays harvested in the area.
The higher volume of fruit in the market has resulted in favorable prices for consumers. Craig Grant, a sales executive at Etherington, a Perth-based market agent, indicated that the current market conditions make it an opportune time for consumers to purchase mangoes, citing good fruit quality across the sector.