**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Second Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2025-26. This report highlights strong foodgrain production, with estimates showing an increase compared to the previous year. The data is based on validated information from states, remote sensing, and Crop Cutting Experiments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Overall Production Estimates:**
* Kharif foodgrain production is estimated at 1741.44 LMT, an increase of approximately 46 LMT (2.8%) from the previous year.
* Rabi foodgrain production is estimated at 1745.13 LMT, an increase of approximately 53 LMT (3.2%) from the previous year.
* **Specific Crop Production:**
* **Rice:** Kharif production is estimated at 1239.28 LMT (a record), an increase of 11.56 LMT from 2024-25. Rabi production is estimated at 167.20 LMT.
* **Wheat:** Production is estimated at 1202.10 LMT, which is higher by 22.65 LMT compared to the previous year.
* **Maize:** Kharif production is estimated at a record 302.47 LMT, and Rabi production is estimated at a record 159.03 LMT.
* **Shree Anna (Nutri/Coarse Cereals):** Kharif production is estimated at 123.43 LMT, and Rabi production is estimated at 30.98 LMT. Overall Nutri/coarse cereals production is 425.89 LMT for Kharif and 213.41 LMT for Rabi.
* **Pulses:** Tur is estimated at 34.55 LMT, Gram at 117.92 LMT, and Lentil at 17.33 LMT.
* **Oilseeds:** Kharif Groundnut production is estimated at 112.94 LMT (record), an increase of 8.82 LMT from the previous year. Rabi Groundnut production is estimated at 7.97 LMT. Soybean production is estimated at 127.20 LMT. Rapeseed & Mustard is estimated at 133.31 LMT (record).
* **Other Crops:** Sugarcane production is estimated at 5001.97 LMT (record). Cotton is estimated at 290.91 Lakh Bales (170 Kg each). Jute is estimated at 81.27 Lakh Bales (180 Kgs each).
* **Methodology:**
* Crop area validation uses information from states, Remote Sensing, and the Weekly Crop Weather Watch Group.
* Yield estimates are based on Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs), historical trends, and other contributing factors.
* The Second Advance Estimates cover Kharif and Rabi seasons; the summer season will be incorporated in the Third Advance Estimates.
* For Rabi crop production, average yield is used, which is subject to change in subsequent estimates based on CCEs.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** The strong production estimates indicate a positive scenario for the agricultural sector, potentially leading to better yields and income for farmers.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for farmers in this document.
**Government (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)**
* **Impact:** The release of these estimates reflects the government's continuous efforts under the leadership of the Prime Minister to develop the agriculture sector. It provides data for policy-making and monitoring agricultural progress.
* **Action Required:** Continue to validate and triangulate information and incorporate summer season data into the Third Advance Estimates.
**Other Agencies (Remote Sensing, Crop Cutting Experiments, etc.)**
* **Impact:** These agencies contribute crucial data for the estimation process.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide accurate and timely data for crop area and yield assessments.
**General Public/Consumers**
* **Impact:** Improved agricultural production can contribute to food security and potentially influence market prices.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for the general public or consumers in this document.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The government ministry responsible for agricultural policies and programs.
Second Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2025-26: The specific policy document or report being released, detailing crop production forecasts.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister who approved and released the estimates.
Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs): Methodology used to estimate crop yields, forming a basis for the production estimates.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
releases Second Advance Estimates of
Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif &
Rabi) for 2025-26
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
approves second advance estimate of crops
Government continuously works for the development of
Agriculture Sectorunder the leadership of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi: Shri Shivraj Singh
Kharif and Rabi Output Estimated at 1741.44 and 1745.13
LMT
Rice Production Estimated at 1239.28 LMT in Kharif and
167.20 LMT in Rabi
Wheat Production Estimated at 1202.10 LMT from Last Year
Pulses Output Estimated: Tur 34.55 LMT, Gram 117.92 LMT,
Lentil 17.33 LMT
Posted On: 10 MAR 2026 4:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of
Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2025-26.Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers'
Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while approving and releasing the data on
major agricultural crops, stated that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
the Central Government is continuously working towards the development of agricultural sectorfor the
prosperity of farmers. As a result, our agriculture sector is making steady progress.
The crop area received from the States have been validated and triangulated withinformation received
from Remote Sensing, Weekly Crop Weather Watch Groupand other agencies.Further, the yield estimates
are based on Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs), previous trends and other contributing factors.The
Second Advance Estimates covers Kharif and Rabi Season, the summer season shall be incorporated in the
Third Advance Estimates.This time the foodgrain production scenario appears very strong and at a record level. As per the Second
Advance Estimates for 2025–26, Kharif foodgrain production is estimated at 1741.44 LMT and Rabi
foodgrain production at 1745.13 LMT.This is approximately 46 LMT (2.8%) and 53 LMT (3.2%) higher,
respectively, compared to last year’s Kharif foodgrain production of 1694.60 LMT and Rabi foodgrain
production of 1691.66 LMT.
Kharif Rice production is estimated at 1239.28 LMT as compared to 1227.72 LMT in 2024-25, showing
an increase of 11.56 LMT. Production of Rabi Rice is estimated at 167.20 LMT. Production of Wheat is
estimated at 1202.10 LMT, which is higher by 22.65 LMT as compared to previous year production of
1179.45 LMT.
Production of Shree Anna (Kharif) is estimated at 123.43 LMT and Shree Anna(Rabi) is estimated at
30.98 LMT.Kharif maize production is estimated at a record 302.47 LMT and Rabi maize production at a
record 159.03 LMT, resulting in strong growth in Nutri/coarse cereals as well. Nutri/coarse cereals
(Kharif) production is estimated at 425.89 LMT and Nutri/coarse cereals (Rabi) production at 213.41
LMT.
Production of Tur and Gram is estimated at 34.55 LMT and 117.92 LMT, respectively and the production
of Lentil is estimated at 17.33 LMT.
The production of Kharif and Rabi Groundnut is estimated at 112.94 LMT & 7.97 LMT, respectively.
Kharif Groundnut production is higher by 8.82 LMT as compared to previous year Kharif groundnut
production of 104.12 LMT. The production of Soybean is estimated at 127.20 LMT and Rapeseed &
Mustard is estimated at 133.31 LMT. The production of Cotton is estimated at 290.91 Lakh Bales (of 170
Kg each) and production of Sugarcane is estimated at5001.97 LMT.
While preparing the kharif crop production estimates the Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) based yield
has been considered. Further, CCEs of few crops viz., Tur, Sugarcane, Castor etc. are still ongoing. The
Rabi crop production is based on the average yield and are subject to change in the successive estimates
on the receipt of better yield estimates based on CCEs.
The details of production of various crops (Kharif & Rabi) are given as under:
Kharif Foodgrains– 1741.44 LMT/ Rabi Foodgrains(Excluding Summer)– 1745.13 LMT
Kharif Rice – 1239.28 LMT (Record); Rabi Rice(Excluding Summer) – 167.20 LMT
Wheat – 1202.10 LMT (Record)
Kharif Maize –302.47 LMT (Record); Rabi Maize(Excluding Summer)– 159.03 LMT (Record)
Kharif Shree Anna– 123.43 LMT; Rabi Shree Anna – 30.98 LMT
Tur – 34.55 LMT
Gram – 117.92 LMT
Lentil – 17.33 LMT
Kharif Oilseeds– 265.33 LMT / Rabi Oilseeds(Excluding Summer)– 144.65 LMT
Kharif Groundnut – 112.94 LMT (Record); Rabi Groundnut(Excluding Summer)– 7.97 LMT
Soybean – 127.20 LMT
Rapeseed & Mustard – 133.31 LMT (Record)
Sugarcane – 5001.97 LMT (Record)
Cotton – 290.91 Lakh Bales (170 Kgs. each)
Jute – 81.27 Lakh Bales (180 Kgs. each)
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