For a nation like India where more than half of the population is dependent on farming, and given the demand of agriculture sector the chances for farming sector breaking records is no wonder. One such instance, is the county’s kharif foodgrain production which is likely to surpass the government’s target of 171.39 million tonne set for the 2025-26 crop year (July-June) buoyed by higher coverage and favourable monsoon rains. The news was confirmed by Agriculture Commissioner P K Singh. This news comes at a time when foodgrain supply is in a win-win situation both in India and abroad.
Kharif Foodgrain Production to Exceed the Government’s Target
Already, in the agriculture ministry in may release the third advance estimates, which showed that the country achieved a record foodgrain production of 353.96 mt in the fiscal year 2024-25, implicitly, 21.66 mt higher than the production of 332.30 mt in 2023-24, signifying an increase of nearly 6.5%. Now, this estimation of increase in foodgrain supply is a win-win situation both in India and abroad. As the global grain supply is also poised to exceed 3 billion tonnes. Despite lower coverage, the prospects for oilseeds and pulses crops remain positive as productivity is expected to be higher due to good crop conditions, added the Agriculture Commissioner. Though the Punjab floods and floods in other areas have destroyed the crops but the affected area was small in comparison to total sown area.
Preparations in Full Swing for Rabi Sowing
On rabi (winter) sowing, the agriculture commissioner said it had begun in Rajasthan following early harvesting, with preparations underway elsewhere. The government will launch a campaign called “Vikhist Krishi Abhiyan” from October 3-18, deploying 2,100 teams to villages to support farmers. Notably, Govt. is launching Vikasit Krishi Abhiyan from October 3-18, deploying 2,100 teams to villages to support farmers.