Food grain production decreased in the last financial year, irregular monsoon was the reason for this

Food Grain Production Data: During the financial year 2023-24, the total food grain production of the country is estimated to be 328.85 crore tonnes and it may increase by 2.11 crore tonnes as compared to the average production of the last five financial years (2018-19 to 2022-23). ​​The average food grain production during the last five years has been 307.75 crore tonnes. Let us know in detail in this report.

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Food grain production decreased in the last financial year, irregular monsoon was the reason for this

During the financial year 2023-24, the total food grain production of the country is estimated to be 328.85 crore tonnes and it may increase by 2.11 crore tonnes as compared to the average production of the last five financial years (2018-19 to 2022-23). ​​The average food grain production during the last five years has been 307.75 crore tonnes.

The Ministry of Agriculture has said this in the third advance estimate. However, due to irregular monsoon during 2023-24, the total foodgrain production has been less than the financial year 2022-23.

The Ministry of Agriculture predicts total wheat production of 11.29 crore tonnes in 2023-24, which is 91 lakh tonnes more than the previous fiscal year. Total wheat production is expected to be 112.92 crore tonnes, up 2.37 crore tonnes from 2022-23 levels.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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