The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops for the agricultural year 2022-23. The total foodgrain production for the year is estimated to be a record 3235.54 Lakh Tonnes, which is higher than the previous year’s production. The estimated production of other crops such as Rice, Wheat, Maize, Nutri/Coarse Cereals, Moong, Pulses, Oilseeds, Cotton and Jute & Mesta has also increased as compared to the previous year.
The assessment of production is based on the feedback received from states and other sources and may undergo further revision based on feedback received from states and other factors. The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, appreciated the increase in production and expressed hope for further increase in the coming years.
Key Points
- The estimated foodgrain production for the agricultural year 2022-23 is a record 3235.54 Lakh Tonnes.
- The production of Rice, Wheat, Maize, Nutri/Coarse Cereals, Moong, Pulses, Oilseeds, Cotton and Jute & Mesta is also estimated to increase compared to the previous year.
- The assessment of production is based on feedback from states and other sources and may undergo further revision.
- The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
- Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the name ‘Sri Anna’ to coarse grains/nutritious grains.
Crop-wise Estimated Production as per Second Advance Estimates for 2022-23
| Crop | Estimated Production (2022-23) | Higher than previous year (2021-22) by |
| Foodgrains | 3235.54 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 79.38 Lakh Tonnes |
| Rice | 1308.37 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 13.65 Lakh Tonnes |
| Wheat | 1121.82 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 44.40 Lakh Tonnes |
| Nutri / Coarse Cereals | 527.26 Lakh Tonnes | 16.25 Lakh Tonnes |
| Maize | 346.13 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 8.83 Lakh Tonnes |
| Barley | 22.04 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 8.33 Lakh Tonnes |
| Total Pulses | 278.10 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 5.08 Lakh Tonnes |
| Gram | 136.32 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 0.88 Lakh Tonnes |
| Moong | 35.45 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 3.80 Lakh Tonnes |
| Oilseeds | 400.01 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 20.38 Lakh Tonnes |
| Groundnut | 100.56 Lakh Tonnes | |
| Soyabean | 139.75 Lakh Tonnes | 9.89 Lakh Tonnes |
| Rapeseed & Mustard | 128.18 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 8.55 Lakh Tonnes |
| Cotton | 337.23 Lakh bales (of 170 kg each) | 26.05 Lakh bales |
| Sugarcane | 4687.89 Lakh Tonnes (Record) | 293.64 Lakh Tonnes |
| Jute & Mesta | 100.49 Lakh bales (of 180 kg each) |
Note: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial or legal advice. Pesticides are a considerable risk of loss in crops and viewers are advised to do their own research before making any decisions.
