Record foodgrain output breaks all previous highs, adding new chapters of success to India’s agriculture sector
Final estimates of crop production for 2024-25 released by the Ministry of Agriculture states nearly 8% record growth in total foodgrain output.
Foodgrain production rises to 357.73 million tonnes in 2024-25, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses gratitude to farmers for achieving record production.
Government’s oilseed mission delivers promising results – Oilseed output touches nearly 43 million tonnes, an increase of more than 8% over 39.67 million tonnes in 2023-24.
Historic growth of over 106 million tonnes in total foodgrain output achieved over the last 10 years.
Record foodgrain output of 357.73 million tonnes last year, compared to 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16.
“MSP procurement assurance for pulses benefitting large numbers of farmers” – Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission’ will give further momentum to pulse production” – Shri Chouhan.
Union Minister releases crop production estimates
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today released in New Delhi the final estimates of crop production for 2024-25, expressing gratitude to the nation’s farmers for achieving record-high foodgrain output. He also welcomed the encouraging rise in the production of pulses and oilseeds. The Union Minister said India is witnessing the highest increase in foodgrain production in the last ten years. From 251.54 million tonnes in 2015-16, production has risen by 106 million tonnes to reach 357.73 million tonnes. This reflects the rapid growth in the agriculture sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Crop-wise production details
The Union Agriculture Minister stated that rice production has also reached a record level of 1,501.84 lakh tonnes, which is 123.59 lakh tonnes higher than last year’s 1,378.25 lakh tonnes. Wheat too has registered record growth, rising to 1,179.45 lakh tonnes, an increase of 46.53 lakh tonnes over last year’s 1,132.92 lakh tonnes. Moong production has increased to 42.44 lakh tonnes, soybean to 152.68 lakh tonnes, and groundnut to 119.42 lakh tonnes. Maize and ‘Shri Anna’ (millet) output are estimated at 434.09 lakh tonnes and 185.92 lakh tonnes, respectively, compared to 376.65 lakh tonnes and 175.72 lakh tonnes, respectively, last year.
Expressing satisfaction over the strong rise in oilseed production, the Union Minister said that total oilseed output during 2024-25 is estimated at a record 429.89 lakh tonnes, which is 33.20 lakh tonnes higher than the 396.69 lakh tonnes produced in 2023-24. The increase is driven by record groundnut and soybean output, estimated at 119.42 lakh tonnes and 152.68 lakh tonnes respectively. These represent increases of 17.62 lakh tonnes and 22.06 lakh tonnes over last year’s 101.80 lakh tonnes and 130.62 lakh tonnes. Rapeseed and mustard output is estimated at 126.67 lakh tonnes.
The Union Agriculture Minister also presented crop-wise details as follows:
- Total foodgrains – 3,577.32 lakh tonnes (Record)
- Rice – 1,501.84 lakh tonnes (Record)
- Wheat – 1,179.45 lakh tonnes (Record)
- Nutri/Coarse Cereals – 639.21 lakh tonnes
- Maize – 434.09 lakh tonnes
- Total Pulses – 256.83 lakh tonnes
- Shri Anna (millet) – 185.92 lakh tonnes
- Chickpea – 111.14 lakh tonnes
- Moong – 42.44 lakh tonnes
- Tur – 36.24 lakh tonnes
- Total Oilseeds – 429.89 lakh tonnes
- Soybean – 152.68 lakh tonnes (Record)
- Groundnut – 119.42 lakh tonnes (Record)
- Rapeseed & Mustard – 126.67 lakh tonnes
- Sugarcane – 4,546.11 lakh tonnes
- Cotton – 297.24 lakh bales (170 kg each)
- Jute and Mesta – 88.02 lakh bales (180 kg each)
Future agricultural strategies
After releasing the final estimates, the Union Agriculture Minister held discussions with senior officials regarding future strategies. He expressed confidence that the ‘Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission’, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, will give strong momentum to increasing pulse production. He added that the government’s various agricultural welfare programmes will continue to yield similar positive outcomes in foodgrain production.
Shri Chouhan also highlighted the assurance of MSP procurement for tur, urad, chana and moong, noting that this significant initiative is benefitting large numbers of farmers across the country. He reiterated that the government will continue to make effective efforts, giving top priority to agriculture and farmers.