Agriculture backgrounder: record 357.73 MMT foodgrain output
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What happened
- India produced a record 357.73 MMT of foodgrains in 2024-25; horticulture output was 362.08 MT [PIB].
- Agricultural exports rose from USD 34.5 billion (FY20) to USD 51.1 billion (FY25), with processed food at 20.4% of the total [PIB].
Background
- Horticulture output now exceeds foodgrains, a sign of diversification into high-value crops.
Why it matters
- Value addition and exports are key to raising farm incomes.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-26): india produced a record 357.73 MMT of foodgrains in 2024-25; horticulture output was 362.08 MT.
- Value addition and exports are key to raising farm incomes.
Quotable data pointAgricultural exports rose from USD 34.5 billion (FY20) to USD 51.1 billion (FY25), with processed food at 20.4% of the total.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Agriculture production systems, 26 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Production figures.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Foodgrain output 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Agri exports FY25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Horticulture output 2024-25
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Agriculture production systems, 26 Mar 2026
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