India’s foodgrains production is estimated to touch a record 295.67 million tonne in 2019-20 crop year the fourth consecutive year that the country has witnessed record production buoyed by good rains.
As per the data provided by the Agriculture Ministry, it is the fourth consecutive year that the country has witnessed record production buoyed by good rains.
This data showed an increase of 10.46 MT from 285.21 MT achieved in the 2018-19 crop year.
Record output is estimated in rice, wheat, coarse cereals, oilseeds, and cotton during the 2019-20 crop year (July-June).
Rice and wheat production is estimated to set a record with 117.94 MT and 107.18 MT, respectively this year.