Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India's Horticulture Crop Output Rises in 2024-25
Imagine India's farmers growing lots of fruits, veggies, and spices!
This year, they're expected to harvest even more than before.
Overall, the amount of fruits and vegetables grown is going up.
Specifically, the production of fruits increased a little, while vegetables saw a bigger jump.
There was also an increase in the amount of land used for growing these crops.
The government says this is because farmers, scientists, and government initiatives are working together.
The output of some vegetables, like onions and potatoes, went up, while tomatoes saw a decrease in production.
India's horticulture crop production is estimated to rise by 3.66% to 3,677.24 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
The area under horticulture coverage increased to 292.67 lakh hectares in 2024-25.
Fruit production is estimated to increase by 1.36% to 1,145.10 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
Vegetable production is projected to increase by 6% to 2,196.74 lakh tonnes.
Spice production is estimated at 123.70 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, a decrease from the previous year.
- Who
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- What
- Horticulture crop production is estimated to increase.
- When
- In 2024-25, compared to 2023-24.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Increased production due to farmer and agri scientist efforts, along with government initiatives.
- Total Production 2024-25
- 3,677.24 lakh tonnes
- Total Production 2023-24
- 3,547.44 lakh tonnes
- Area Under Coverage 2024-25
- 292.67 lakh hectares
- Area Under Coverage 2023-24
- 290.86 lakh hectares
- Fruit Production Increase
- 1.36%
- Vegetable Production Increase
- 6%
- Spice Production 2024-25
- 123.70 lakh tonnes