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ALL INDIA CROP STATISTICS (2023-24 vs 2024-25)

Topic: All India Crop Area, Production, and Yield Statistics Source Data: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, DA&FW. Key Focus: Comparative Analysis (2023-24 vs 2024-25) and State-wise Rankings.

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1. FOOD GRAINS (TOTAL)

All India Comparative Statistics

• Area: Increased from 1321.04 Lakh Ha in 2023-24 to 1375.46 Lakh Ha in 2024-25.
• Production: Increased significantly from 3322.98 Lakh Tonnes in 2023-24 to 3577.32 Lakh Tonnes in 2024-25.
• Yield: Improved from 2515 Kg/Ha in 2023-24 to 2601 Kg/Ha in 2024-25.

State-wise Rankings (2024-25)

Rank	State	Production (Lakh Tonnes)	State	Area (Lakh Ha)
1	Uttar Pradesh	638.48	Uttar Pradesh	213.79
2	Madhya Pradesh	466.31	Madhya Pradesh	188.83
3	Punjab	327.78	Rajasthan	152.92

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2. CEREAL CROPS

A. Rice

• Area: Increased from 478.28 Lakh Ha (23-24) to 512.67 Lakh Ha (24-25).
• Production: Increased from 1378.25 Lakh Tonnes to 1501.84 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Rose from 2882 Kg/Ha to 2929 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Uttar Pradesh (207.59), 2. Telangana (174.46), 3. West Bengal (160.19).
• Area: 1. Uttar Pradesh (73.50), 2. West Bengal (55.92), 3. Telangana (48.09).

B. Wheat

• Area: Increased slightly from 318.33 Lakh Ha to 328.04 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Increased from 1132.92 Lakh Tonnes to 1179.45 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Improved from 3559 Kg/Ha to 3595 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Uttar Pradesh (356.53), 2. Madhya Pradesh (245.09), 3. Punjab (179.93).
• Area: 1. Uttar Pradesh (95.99), 2. Madhya Pradesh (77.49), 3. Punjab (35.12).

C. Maize

• Area: Increased from 112.41 Lakh Ha to 120.91 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Sharp increase from 376.65 Lakh Tonnes to 434.09 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Increased from 3351 Kg/Ha to 3590 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Madhya Pradesh (66.42), 2. Karnataka (61.90), 3. Bihar (54.68).
• Area: 1. Madhya Pradesh (23.03), 2. Karnataka (19.14), 3. Maharashtra (16.25).

D. Nutri/Coarse Cereals (Shree Anna)

• Area: Increased from 249.38 Lakh Ha to 257.55 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Significant rise from 569.36 Lakh Tonnes to 639.21 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Improved from 2283 Kg/Ha to 2482 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Rajasthan (94.52), 2. Karnataka (85.91), 3. Madhya Pradesh (77.75).
• Area: 1. Rajasthan (63.65), 2. Maharashtra (38.78), 3. Karnataka (36.11).

E. Bajra

• Area: Decreased slightly from 73.75 Lakh Ha to 73.57 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Increased from 107.16 Lakh Tonnes to 112.05 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Increased from 1453 Kg/Ha to 1523 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Rajasthan (50.27), 2. Uttar Pradesh (18.92), 3. Haryana (12.76).
• Area: 1. Rajasthan (43.82), 2. Uttar Pradesh (9.31), 3. Haryana (5.74).

F. Jowar

• Area: Decreased from 40.76 Lakh Ha to 39.95 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Increased from 47.37 Lakh Tonnes to 49.55 Lakh Tonnes.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Maharashtra (18.45), 2. Karnataka (8.15), 3. Rajasthan (5.20).
• Area: 1. Maharashtra (16.91), 2. Karnataka (6.48), 3. Rajasthan (6.42).

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3. PULSES (TOTAL)

All India Comparative Statistics

• Area: Marginally increased from 275.05 Lakh Ha (23-24) to 277.20 Lakh Ha (24-25).
• Production: Increased from 242.46 Lakh Tonnes to 256.83 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Improved from 881 Kg/Ha to 926 Kg/Ha.

State-wise Rankings (2024-25)

Rank	State	Production (Lakh Tonnes)	State	Area (Lakh Ha)
1	Madhya Pradesh	52.38	Rajasthan	54.06
2	Maharashtra	50.35	Maharashtra	49.87
3	Rajasthan	39.28	Madhya Pradesh	44.39

Comparison of Major Pulses

1. Gram (Chickpea):
• Area decreased (95.87 to 91.22 Lakh Ha). Production increased (110.39 to 111.14 Lakh Tonnes).
• Top Producer: Maharashtra (29.62), MP (21.09), Rajasthan (20.11).
• Top Area: Maharashtra (28.73), Rajasthan (16.55), MP (13.54).
2. Tur (Pigeon Pea):
• Area increased (41.31 to 43.36 Lakh Ha). Production increased (34.17 to 36.24 Lakh Tonnes).
• Top Producer: Maharashtra (14.23), Karnataka (9.98), Gujarat (2.01).
• Top Area: Karnataka (17.45), Maharashtra (12.27), Telangana (2.15).
3. Soybean (Oilseed/Pulse context):
• Top Producer: Maharashtra (73.70) overtook MP (53.85) in 2024-25.

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4. OILSEEDS (TOTAL)

All India Comparative Statistics

• Area: Increased from 301.92 Lakh Ha to 304.40 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Significant increase from 396.69 Lakh Tonnes to 429.89 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Improved from 1314 Kg/Ha to 1412 Kg/Ha.

State-wise Rankings (2024-25)

Rank	State	Production (Lakh Tonnes)	State	Area (Lakh Ha)
1	Rajasthan	92.03	Madhya Pradesh	77.47
2	Madhya Pradesh	82.51	Rajasthan	60.76
3	Maharashtra	77.93	Maharashtra	54.51

Comparison of Major Oilseeds

1. Groundnut:
• Area increased (47.07 to 57.62 Lakh Ha). Production increased (101.80 to 119.42 Lakh Tonnes).
• Top Producer: Gujarat (52.21), Rajasthan (21.36), MP (15.51).
• Top Area: Gujarat (19.65), Rajasthan (10.55), MP (7.03).
2. Rapeseed & Mustard:
• Area decreased (91.83 to 86.57 Lakh Ha). Production decreased (132.59 to 126.67 Lakh Tonnes).
• Top Producer: Rajasthan (54.21), UP (24.09), Haryana (14.34).
• Top Area: Rajasthan (34.93), UP (16.34), Haryana (6.68).
3. Soybean:
• Area decreased (132.55 to 129.52 Lakh Ha). Production increased (130.62 to 152.68 Lakh Tonnes).
• Top Producer: Maharashtra (73.70), MP (53.85), Rajasthan (11.75).
• Top Area: MP (58.72), Maharashtra (50.72), Rajasthan (10.79).

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5. COMMERCIAL CROPS

A. Sugarcane

• Area: Decreased from 57.40 Lakh Ha to 54.50 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Increased from 4531.58 Lakh Tonnes to 4546.11 Lakh Tonnes.
• Yield: Significant increase from 78953 Kg/Ha to 83416 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Uttar Pradesh (2208.01), 2. Maharashtra (1099.70), 3. Karnataka (480.60).
• Area: 1. Uttar Pradesh (27.20), 2. Maharashtra (11.67), 3. Karnataka (5.40).

B. Cotton

• Area: Decreased from 126.88 Lakh Ha to 114.84 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Decreased from 325.22 Lakh Bales to 297.24 Lakh Bales (1 Bale = 170 Kg).
• Yield: Improved slightly from 436 Kg/Ha to 440 Kg/Ha.

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. Maharashtra (73.73), 2. Gujarat (71.57), 3. Telangana (57.89).
• Area: 1. Maharashtra (41.23), 2. Gujarat (23.72), 3. Telangana (18.12).

C. Jute & Mesta

• Area: Decreased from 6.37 Lakh Ha to 5.74 Lakh Ha.
• Production: Decreased from 96.92 Lakh Bales to 88.02 Lakh Bales (1 Bale = 180 Kg).

Leading States (2024-25):

• Production: 1. West Bengal (70.28), 2. Bihar (8.46), 3. Assam (7.29).
• Area: 1. West Bengal (4.31), 2. Assam (0.62), 3. Bihar (0.59).

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Strict Note on Units:

• Area: Lakh Hectares (Ha)
• Production: Lakh Tonnes (except Cotton in 170kg bales, Jute in 180kg bales)
• Yield: Kg/Hectare