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MoA&FW Releases 2nd Advance Estimates for Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) Production for 2024-25.

National | Dated: 12 Mar 2025

On March 10, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (MoA&FW) released the 'Second Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops (Kharif and Rabi) for 2024-25', highlighting significant record outputs in major crops such as rice, wheat, maize, groundnut, and soybean.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The estimates were approved by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoA&FW, who confirmed that under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, the Government of India (GOI) continues its efforts to boost the agricultural sector.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) The total foodgrains production for Kharif is estimated at 1,663.91 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT), while the Rabi production (excluding summer crops) is projected at 1,645.27 LMT.
(ii) Kharif rice production is expected to reach a record 1,206.79 LMT, an increase of 74.20 LMT from the 1,132.59 LMT produced in 2023-24, with Rabi rice (excluding summer) estimated at 157.58 LMT.
(iii) Wheat production is expected to hit a record 1,154.30 LMT, marking a rise of 21.38 LMT compared to 2023-24's output of 1,132.92 LMT.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which ministry recently released the 'Second Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops (Kharif and Rabi) for 2024-25'?

Correct Answer: MoA&FW

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)

Minister : Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Headquarters: New Delhi