India's Wheat Production Expected to Exceed Last Year's Levels Despite Weather Challenges
Wheat production to surpass last year's level, says Shivraj Chouhan
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India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that wheat production for the 2025-26 crop year is projected to exceed last year's 117.94 million tonnes. Despite localized damage from unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms, the ministry anticipates a record procurement, with estimates ranging between 110 million and 120 million tonnes.
- 01Wheat production in India is projected to surpass last year's 117.94 million tonnes.
- 02Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed optimism despite weather-related damages.
- 03The agriculture ministry's initial projection for this year is 120.21 million tonnes.
- 04The Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India estimates a decline to 110 million tonnes.
- 05Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra suggests the final production figure will fall between 110 million and 120 million tonnes.
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India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that wheat production for the 2025-26 crop year is expected to exceed last year's total of 117.94 million tonnes. Despite challenges posed by unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms, Chouhan remains optimistic about a record procurement. The agriculture ministry had initially projected a total production of 120.21 million tonnes, which is higher than last year's output. However, the Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India (RFFI) has estimated a slight decline in production to 110 million tonnes due to recent weather conditions. Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra indicated that the actual production figure would likely be between 110 million and 120 million tonnes, reflecting the impact of the weather on crop yields.
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The anticipated increase in wheat production could stabilize prices and ensure sufficient supply for consumers and industries reliant on wheat products.
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