Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Achieves Record Food Grain Production in 2024
India had a great year for growing food!
In 2024, they grew a record amount of food grains, like wheat and rice - about 353.95 million tonnes.
That's 6.5% more than last year.
The government's plans helped make this happen.
More food is needed because the population is growing, and by 2050, they'll need to produce almost 400 million tonnes of food.
Farming is a big part of India's economy, making up about 16% of the country's money and providing jobs for many people.
Andhra Pradesh is doing especially well in farming, growing at a fast pace.
India achieved a record food grain production of 353.95 million tonnes in 2024, a 6.5% increase from the previous year.
The Governor attributed the increase to government policies and schemes.
Demand for food is projected to reach nearly 400 million tonnes by 2050.
Agriculture contributes approximately 16% to India's GDP, supporting 46.1% of the population.
Andhra Pradesh leads in agricultural growth with an 8.8% compound annual growth rate in 2024-25.
- Who
- Governor S. Abdul Nazeer addressed the gathering.
- What
- India achieved record food grain production.
- When
- In 2024
- Where
- At Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University at Atkur in Krishna district.
- Why
- To meet rising food demands and ensure economic growth.
- Food Grain Production 2024
- 353.95 million tonnes
- Production Increase
- 6.5% from previous year
- Projected Food Demand (2050)
- Nearly 400 million tonnes
- Agriculture's GDP Contribution
- Approx. 16%
- Population Supported by Agriculture
- Approx. 46.1%
- Andhra Pradesh CAGR
- 8.8% (2024-25)