The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the year 2023-24. Estimates include Kharif, Rabi, and Summer seasons. Prepared based on data from State Agricultural Statistics Authorities, remote sensing, and other agencies.
Total Foodgrains Production:
Estimated at 3288.52 LMT (lower than 2022-23 but higher than the 5-year average).
Rice production: 1367.00 LMT (an increase of 9.45 LMT from the previous year).
Wheat production: 1129.25 LMT (higher by 23.71 LMT from last year).
Other Crops:
Maize: 356.73 LMT
Shree Anna: 174.08 LMT
Tur (pigeon pea): 33.85 LMT
Gram (chickpea): 115.76 LMT
Oilseeds:
Soybean: 130.54 LMT
Rapeseed & Mustard: 131.61 LMT
Sugarcane and Cotton:
Sugarcane production: 4425.22 LMT
Cotton production: 325.22 Lakh Bales (170 Kgs. each)
The details of Third Advance Estimate 2023-24 along with previous estimates are available on upag.gov.in
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