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Foodgrains production in the country in 2022-23 is estimated at 330.53 million tonnes, the highest ever, and a big jump over 315.61 million tonnes recorded in 2021-22, according to the Third Advance Estimates of Production of major crops for agricultural year 2022-23, released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Thursday.
The government has set wheat production target at 112 million tonnes — the Third Advance Estimates put it at 112.74 million tonnes — which is higher than last year’s figure of 107.74 million tonnes. It is also higher than wheat production of 109.58 million tonnes during 2020-21.
“The assessment of production of different crops is based on feedback received from states and validated with information available from other sources. This assessment shall undergo further revision over successive estimates based upon feedback received from the states, alternative sources and other factors,” the ministry said in a statement.
According to the statement, total rice production in 2022-23 agricultural year is estimated at a record 135.54 million tonnes, higher than last year’s 129.47 million tonnes. During 2022-23, production of maize in the country is estimated at (record) 35.91 million tonnes, up from 33.73 million tonnes in 2021-22.
Total production of pulses during 2022-23 is estimated at 27.50 million tonnes, which is 0.2 million tonnes higher than previous year’s production of 27.30 million tonnes. Production of soybean and rapeseed and mustard is estimated at 14.97 million tonnes and 12.49 LMT, respectively, during 2022-23 — both higher than last year’s production.
According to the statement, total production of sugarcane in the country during 2022-23 is estimated at a record 494.22 million tonnes, while cotton production is estimated at 34.347 million bales (of 170 kg each).
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