Total foodgrain production in India estimated to have declined in 2023-24

Total food grain production in Indiain 2023-24: Total foodgrain production in India is estimated at 3,288.52 lakh tonne in 2023-24, which is slightly lower than foodgrain production of 2022-23, as per third advance estimates of production released by agriculture ministry on Tuesday.

While lower year-on-year, it is higher by 211.00 lakh tonne from average foodgrain production of last five years (2018-19 to 2022-23) of 3,077.52 lakh tonne.
Final estimates of production of major crops released for the year 2022-23 showed total foodgrain production at 3,296.87 lakh tonnes.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released third advance estimates of major agricultural crops for the year 2023-24. From the last agricultural year, the summer season has been segregated from rabi season and incorporated in the third advance estimates. Hence, this advance estimates of area, production and yield includes kharif, rabi and summer season.

This estimate has been primarily prepared on the basis of information received from State Agricultural Statistics Authorities (SASAs). The data received has been validated and triangulated with information received from remote sensing, weekly crop weather watch group and other agencies. Further the climatic conditions, previous trends, price movements, mandi arrivals are also considered while preparing the estimates.