Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Govt. Sets Wheat Output Target, Announces Agriculture Initiatives
The government wants to grow lots of wheat next year, about 119 million tonnes!
They're also aiming to grow even more food overall.
This plan was discussed at a meeting with agriculture ministers from many states.
They also talked about helping farmers by making sure they get the benefits of lower taxes.
Teams will visit farms to help farmers and encourage the growth of different crops, especially pulses and oilseeds.
The government is also planning to launch a new program from October to help with the Rabi crops.
The Agriculture Ministry aims for 119 million tonnes of wheat production in 2025-26.
The overall Rabi season foodgrain production target is 171.14 million tonnes.
The National Agriculture Conference, Rabi Abhiyan 2025, was extended to two days.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged companies to pass on GST reductions to farmers.
A 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' will be launched from October 3 for Rabi crops.
- Who
- Union Agriculture Ministry and State Agriculture Ministers
- What
- Set wheat production target and discussed agricultural initiatives.
- When
- Conference concluded Tuesday; Targets for 2025-26.
- Where
- New Delhi, at the National Agriculture Conference.
- Why
- To increase foodgrain production and support farmers.
- Wheat Production Target (2025-26)
- 119 million tonnes
- Overall Rabi Foodgrain Target (2025-26)
- 171.14 million tonnes
- National Foodgrain Target (2025-26)
- 362.50 million tonnes
- Rabi Abhiyan 2025
- Two-day National Agriculture Conference
- Wheat Production (Last Rabi Season)
- 117.51 million tonnes