Mumbai, 25 Sep 2024 (Commoditiescontrol): The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released the final production estimates for major agricultural crops for the year 2023-24, revealing a record-breaking year for India's agricultural output. The total foodgrain production is estimated at 3322.98 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), surpassing last year’s total of 3296.87 LMT by 26.11 LMT.
The remarkable growth in foodgrain production is attributed to record yields of rice, wheat, and rapeseed & mustard. Rice production reached an all-time high of 1378.25 LMT, 20.70 LMT higher than the previous year's 1357.55 LMT. Wheat also set a new record at 1132.92 LMT, up by 27.38 LMT from 2022-23’s production of 1105.54 LMT. Additionally, the rapeseed & mustard output soared to 132.59 LMT, a historic peak.
This growth comes despite challenging weather conditions, including drought-like situations in southern states and a prolonged dry spell in Rajasthan during August, which adversely impacted the Rabi season. The moisture stress led to reduced yields in pulses, coarse cereals, soybean, and cotton.
Key Production Highlights for 2023-24:
Total Foodgrains: 3322.98 LMT (record)
Rice: 1378.25 LMT (record)
Wheat: 1132.92 LMT (record)
Nutri/Coarse Cereals: 569.36 LMT
Maize: 376.65 LMT
Pulses: 242.46 LMT
Shree Anna (Millets): 175.72 LMT
Tur: 34.17 LMT
Gram: 110.39 LMT
Total Oilseeds: 396.69 LMT
Rapeseed & Mustard: 132.59 LMT (record)
Sugarcane: 4531.58 LMT
Cotton: 325.22 lakh bales (170 kgs each)
Jute & Mesta: 96.92 lakh bales (180 kgs each)
The Ministry highlighted that the estimates were based on robust data collection from states, validated through remote sensing technology, and supported by the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), which increased transparency and accuracy in crop yield estimation.
For detailed production data and comparison with previous years, visit upag.gov.in.
This comprehensive overview of India's record agricultural performance demonstrates the resilience of the sector in the face of climatic challenges, reinforcing the country's standing as a global leader in food production.
(By Commoditiescontrol Bureau; +91-9820130172)
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