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Horticulture Output Estimates for 2024-25 and 2025-26

20 March 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALHorticultureOutput Estimatesfor 2024-25 and2025-2620 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Ministry of Agriculture put out fresh estimates for two years that show horticulture continuing to expand.

Key facts

  • Estimates released: FE 2024-25 and FAE 2025-26.
  • Output in 2024-25: 3707.38 lakh tonnes.
  • Outlook: a further increase projected for 2025-26.
  • Area: more than 301 lakh hectares.
IndicatorFigure
Production, 2024-253707.38 lakh tonnes
Production, 2025-26Projected higher
Area under cultivationOver 301 lakh hectares
Releasing ministryAgriculture

Significance

  • Rising output reflects the growing weight of high-value crops in Indian agriculture.
  • Expansion in area supports the higher production.

Exam angle

  • Estimate labels to know: FE 2024-25 and FAE 2025-26.
  • Production figure: 3707.38 lakh tonnes.
  • Area figure: over 301 lakh hectares.

Test yourself

1. What was horticulture production in 2024-25 as per the estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry?

Production reached 3707.38 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.

2. Which two sets of horticulture estimates did the Ministry of Agriculture release?

The estimates are FE 2024-25 and FAE 2025-26.

3. The horticulture area under cultivation was reported to be above how many lakh hectares?

The area expanded to over 301 lakh hectares.

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