The Third Advance Estimates of production of major agricultural crops for the agricultural year 2024–25, have been released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. The country has achieved a record foodgrain production and is estimated at 3539.59 LMT, which is higher by 216.61 LMT than the foodgrain production of 3322.98 LMT in 2023-24 registering approx. 6.5% increase.

The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, continuous reforms and farmer-centric initiatives have led to sustained growth in the agriculture sector. Enhanced adoption of technology, robust policy support, and improved agri-infrastructure have together contributed to a record increase in crop production.

In the agricultural year 2024–25, record production has been achieved in key crops including rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean. This record production is largely due to a favorable monsoon and ideal weather conditions. Timely and well-distributed rainfall across major crop growing states significantly improved soil moisture, promoting healthy crop development and creating optimal conditions for cultivation. As a result, there has been a considerable increase in kharif sowing area, along with higher yields in major kharif crops such as rice, maize, bajra, moong, soybean, and sugarcane. Furthermore, the improved soil moisture contributed to an expansion in cultivated area during the rabi and summer seasons. Also, the intermittent rainfall during rabi season further enhanced overall agricultural output.

The details of the production of various crops are given as under:

Total Foodgrains– 3539.59 LMT

• Rice -1490.74 LMT (Record)
• Wheat – 1175.07 LMT (Record)
• Maize – 422.81 LMT (Record)
• Shree Anna– 180.15 LMT
• Tur – 35.61 LMT
• Gram – 113.37 LMT

Total Oilseeds– 426.09 LMT

• Groundnut – 118.96 LMT (Record)
• Soybean – 151.80 LMT (Record)
• Rapeseed & Mustard – 126.06 LMT

Sugarcane – 4501.16 LMT

Cotton – 306.92 Lakh Bales (170 Kgs. each)

Jute – 84.33 Lakh Bales (180 Kgs. each)

Total Rice production is estimated at 1490.74 LMT as compared to 1378.25 LMT in 2023-24, showing an increase of 112.49 LMT. Production of Wheat is estimated at 1175.07 LMT which is higher by 42.15 LMT from the previous year’s wheat production.

Production of Shree Anna is estimated at 180.15 LMT showing an increase of 4.43 LMT from 2023-24 production. Further, Production of Nutri/Coarse Cereals is estimated at 621.40 LMT which is higher by 52.04 LMT from 2023-24 production.

Total production of pulses is estimated at 252.38 LMT which is higher by 9.92 LMT from last year’s production of 242.46 LMT. Production of Moong is estimated at 38.19 LMT which is higher by 7.16 LMT than the previous year’s production of 31.03 LMT. Production of Tur is estimated at 35.61 LMT which is higher by 1.44 LMT from last year’s production of 34.17 LMT.

Total production of oilseeds is estimated at 426.09 LMT which is higher by 29.40 LMT from last year’s production of 396.69 LMT. The production of Soybean is estimated at 151.80 LMT and the production of Groundnut is estimated at 118.96 LMT, which is higher by 21.18 LMT and 17.16 LMT, respectively than last year’s production.

The production of Cotton is estimated at 306.92 Lakh Bales (of 170 Kg each) and Jute and Mesta production is estimated at 84.33 and 3.15 lakh bales (of 180 kg each) respectively. The production of Sugarcane is estimated at 4501.16 LMT.

 For complete details of the Third Advance Estimates 2024-25, visit: https://upag.gov.in

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(Release ID: 2132263)