Synopsis
India's agricultural sector has achieved unprecedented production levels for rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean in 2024-25, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The kharif and rabi foodgrain outputs are expected to surpass previous records, showcasing significant growth in India's agricultural productivity.Key Takeaways
- Record production of rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean.
- Kharif foodgrain production estimated at 1663.91 LMT.
- Rabi foodgrain production projected at 1645.27 LMT.
- Significant increases noted in kharif rice and soybean outputs.
- Government initiatives supporting farmers lead to record production.
New Delhi, March 10 (NationPress) India has recorded an unprecedented production of rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean for the year 2024-25, as per the second advance estimates published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Monday.
The country's kharif foodgrain output is projected at 1663.91 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), while rabi foodgrain output is anticipated to be 1645.27 LMT.
Kharif rice production is estimated at 1206.79 LMT, an increase from 1132.59 LMT in 2023-24, marking a growth of 74.20 LMT. The rabi rice production is projected at 157.58 LMT.
Wheat production is expected to reach 1154.30 LMT, representing a rise of 21.38 LMT when compared to the previous year’s output of 1132.92 LMT.
The production estimates for Shree Anna (Kharif) stand at 137.52 LMT, while Shree Anna (Rabi) is expected to be 30.81 LMT. Additionally, the production of Nutri/Coarse Cereals (Kharif) is estimated at 385.63 LMT, and Nutri/Coarse Cereals (Rabi) at 174.65 LMT.
The estimated production of Tur and Gram is 35.11 LMT and 115.35 LMT, respectively, with lentil production standing at 18.17 LMT.
Kharif and Rabi Groundnut production estimates are 104.26 LMT and 8.87 LMT, respectively, while soybean production is anticipated at 151.32 LMT, an increase of 20.70 LMT from last year's 130.62 LMT. Rapeseed and mustard are estimated at 128.73 LMT.
Cotton production is estimated at 294.25 lakh bales (of 170 kg each), and sugarcane production is projected to be 4350.79 LMT.
The Ministry stated that the kharif crop production estimates were formulated based on Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs). The rabi crop production is calculated from average yields and may be revised in future estimates as better yield data becomes available from CCEs. Production for various summer crops will be included in the upcoming third advance estimates.
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while approving and publishing the data on significant agricultural crops, emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government is consistently striving for the advancement of the agricultural sector.
He indicated that the Ministry of Agriculture is actively aiding and encouraging farmers through various initiatives, contributing to a record rise in crop production.
The crop area data received from the States has been verified and corroborated with data from Remote Sensing, the Weekly Crop Weather Watch Group, and other entities, as outlined in a statement.
Moreover, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DoA&FW) has initiated consultations with stakeholders, including industry representatives and other governmental departments, to gather their insights, perspectives, and sentiments regarding the Kharif and Rabi seasons. These contributions have also been integrated into the final estimates. The yield estimates are based on Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs), historical trends, and other influencing factors, as noted in the statement.
