Record Foodgrain Production in 2024-25
The Agriculture Ministry released data showing a record high in total foodgrain production, reaching 357.32 million tonnes during 2024-25.
Key Highlights
- Overall Increase: There was a 7.65% increase in production from 332.29 million tonnes in 2023-24 to 357.32 million tonnes in 2024-25.
- Top Crops: Four major crops—rice, wheat, soybean, and groundnut—achieved their highest-ever production levels.
Specific Crop Production
- Rice: Production during Kharif 2024-25 was 122.77 million tonnes, marking an 8.39% increase from 113.25 million tonnes the previous year.
- Wheat: Recorded at 117.94 million tonnes.
- Soybean: Achieved a production of 15.26 million tonnes.
- Groundnut: Production stood at 11.9 million tonnes.
Historical Context and Future Outlook
- Agriculture Minister highlighted that India experienced the most significant surge in foodgrain production over the past decade.
- Production increased by 106 million tonnes, from 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16 to 357.73 million tonnes in 2024-25.
- The minister expressed optimism that the ‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission’ will boost pulse production.
