Horticulture output 2025-26 estimated at 3,777.76 lakh tonnes
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Second Advance Estimates for 2025-26 put India’s horticulture production at about 3,777.76 lakh tonnes, up 70.39 lakh tonnes (1.90%) over 2024-25 final, the Agriculture Ministry said on 11 June 2026. Area is about 301.51 lakh hectares. Fruits are seen at 1,214.75 lakh tonnes and vegetables at 2,210.00 lakh tonnes.
- Release
- 11 Jun 2026, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Production 2025-26 (2nd AE)
- 3,777.76 lakh tonnes
- Vs 2024-25 final
- +70.39 lakh tonnes (+1.90%)
- Area 2025-26
- 301.51 lakh ha (+0.14 lakh ha / +0.05%)
- Fruits
- 1,214.75 lakh tonnes (+3.25%)
- Vegetables
- 2,210.00 lakh tonnes (+1.47%); area 118.79 lakh ha
Horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26: what happened?
Horticulture is the cheap-nutrition and farm-income story beside foodgrains. Second Advance Estimates are the mid-season scorecard States and traders watch for onion, potato and tomato.
- Fruit rise credited to banana, mango, papaya, apple and guava.
- Vegetable rise expected in potato, tomato, okra, peas, cauliflower and bottlegourd.
- Onion area up 2.31% to 20.14 lakh ha; production about 307.37 lakh tonnes (vs 307.67).
- Potato 598.89 lakh tonnes (+2.25%); tomato 214.61 lakh tonnes (+4.19%).
What do the horticulture estimates show?
| Item | 2024-25 final | 2025-26 2nd AE |
|---|---|---|
| Total production (lakh t) | 3,707.38 | 3,777.76 |
| Total area (lakh ha) | 301.36 | 301.51 |
| Fruits (lakh t) | 1,176.49 | 1,214.75 |
| Vegetables (lakh t) | 2,177.97 | 2,210.00 |
| Onion (lakh t) | 307.67 | 307.37 |
| Potato (lakh t) | 585.71 | 598.89 |
Why does horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26 matter?
| Angle | What to note |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | Higher horticulture output outlook for 2025-26. |
| Prices | Onion almost flat; potato and tomato up. |
| Nutrition | Fruits and vegetables both projected higher. |
What are the challenges in horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26?
- Onion output slightly lower despite higher area.
- Estimates remain subject to weather and later revisions.
What should be done next on horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26?
- Watch kharif horticulture weather risks.
- Use estimates for buffer and trade policy on onion/potato/tomato.
What can Prelims ask on horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26?
- Horticulture 2025-26 2nd AE: 3,777.76 lakh tonnes; area 301.51 lakh ha.
- Fruits 1,214.75; vegetables 2,210.00 lakh tonnes.
- Potato 598.89; tomato 214.61; onion ~307.37 lakh tonnes.
How to write about horticulture Second Advance Estimates 2025-26 in Mains
Practice question (10 marks, 150 words): Horticulture production is projected higher in 2025-26 even as onion output stays almost flat. Discuss what Second Advance Estimates imply for farm incomes and price management.
- State headline production and area.
- Break fruits vs vegetables.
- Note onion/potato/tomato.
- Link to price and nutrition.
- Conclude on estimate revisions.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-06-11): second Advance Estimates for 2025-26 put horticulture area at 301.51 lakh ha and production at about 3,777.76 lakh tonnes.
- Diversification raises farm incomes and nutrition.
Quotable data pointSecond Advance Estimates for 2025-26 put horticulture area at 301.51 lakh ha and production at about 3,777.76 lakh tonnes.
PIB: Agriculture: horticulture 2nd AE, 11 Jun 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: horticulture vs foodgrain output.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
As per Second Advance Estimates, horticulture production in 2025-26 is about
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (Agriculture), 11 Jun 2026.
Vegetable production in the 2025-26 Second Advance Estimates is projected at
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB (Agriculture), 11 Jun 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is estimated horticulture production for 2025-26?
About 3,777.76 lakh tonnes (Second Advance Estimates).
How much is that above 2024-25 final?
70.39 lakh tonnes, or 1.90%.
What are the fruit and vegetable projections?
Fruits 1,214.75 lakh tonnes; vegetables 2,210.00 lakh tonnes.
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Official source: PIB: Agriculture: horticulture 2nd AE, 11 Jun 2026
facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending