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Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Wheat yield up by 30% in last decade: Data
The wheat yield per hectare (Ha) in the country grew from 2,750 kgs during 2014-15 rabi season to 3,587 kgs in 2024-25, which is nearly a 30% increase, the Karnal-based ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) said. Accordingly, the wheat yield stood at 3,587 Kg/Ha for this season, recording a mild increase from 3,559 kg/Ha from last year, while annual production also rose from 113.29 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24 to 117.51 MT this season. (HT File) Wheat scientists said that yield refers to the amount of crop produced per unit of land area, typically measured in kilograms or tonnes per hectare. Yield is considered a key indicator for agricultural productivity and quality of land, reflecting how much crop is produced from a particular area, they said. Accordingly, the wheat yield stood at 3,587 Kg/Ha for this season, recording a mild increase from 3,559 kg/Ha from last year, while annual production also rose from 113.29 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24 to 117.51 MT this season. The data was prepared according to the third estimate figures by the union ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare released last month. The ministry is likely to release fourth and final estimate by end of July or August, the scientists said. Figures shared by IIWBR, also showed that the country witnessed a 36% rise in annual production from 86.52 MT in 2014-15 to 117.51 MT in a decade's time, while also recording an increase in area under wheat from 314.6 lakh hectares to 327.6 lakh hectares during the period. During the last season, the area under wheat was 318.33 lakh hectares. Wheat production more than target As per the figures of the third estimate, the wheat production achieved this year so far (117.51 MT) is slightly above than the target of 115 MT. This is an all-time high in the history of wheat production in India. India is the world's second-largest wheat grower after China. During an interaction with Hindustan Times, IIWBR director Ratan Tiwari highlighted that the deployment of climate resilient seed varieties and assured price on crop are primary reasons behind this record. 'DBW187, DBW303, DBW222, HI1634 and HD3386 were the top breeder seed indented varieties distributed by the institute to the farmers in the country. We consider DBW187 as a mega variety or pan-India variety. Better reach for the seeds is also the reason there has been a whooping rise in wheat yield in the last one decade,' he said. 'Moreover, there is a growing awareness among the farmers about changing weather patterns and they are shifting more to new heat-tolerant varieties. I believe that despite temperature fluctuation during the early months of this year, there was no fall in productivity, because of these seed varieties. Also, no disease and crop lodging also helped in achieving this. The grain quality also appears good,' he added.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
India set for record wheat harvest after favourable weather boosts yield
India's wheat output, which was threatened by the second-warmest February in over a century, is likely to be a bumper one this year as favorable weather during the crucial grain-filling stage improved yields. The world's second-biggest grower is set for a record harvest as climatic conditions were good, and there were no reports of any major damage due to hailstorms or crop diseases, said Ratan Tiwari, director of state-run Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research. The increased use of climate-resilient, high-yielding seeds further helped in improving productivity, he said. The brighter crop prospect is prompting flour millers to ask the government to lift a ban on exports of wheat products, said Navneet Chitlangia, president of the Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India. It's a change in their stance just weeks after the group sought a cut in import tax due to output concerns. 'Government granaries are full, while private trade has enough stocks,' Chitlangia said, adding that harvesting of the staple is in its last leg across the country. The government should allow exports of wheat products, he said. India's production is expected to hit a record 117 million tons, the US Department of Agriculture forecasts. That would help lift its end-of-season stockpiles to a four-year high, it said. Higher production in India may potentially put pressure on global wheat prices, which have risen almost 3 per cent so far this month. That would also help in a further reduction in the country's food inflation. The South Asian nation banned overseas sales of the grain in 2022 after the hottest March in more than a century that year parched fields and crimped output. In contrast, average temperatures in key growing areas this year were not too harsh for wheat plants, Tiwari said. After the completion of wheat purchases by government agencies, the food ministry will assess the country's requirements and discuss with other departments to examine the possibility of allowing exports, Food Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters on Tuesday. State-run Food Corp. of India has bought 29.6 million tons of wheat as of May 19 for the government's welfare programs, about 14 per cent higher than a year earlier. Total procurement from this year's crop may climb 22 per cent to 32.5 million tons, Joshi said. The farm ministry estimated in March that production will rise to an all-time high of 115.43 million tons in 2024-25. The market participants were not convinced about the accuracy of the prediction as the crop was still at an early stage and weather was fluctuating. However, most of the growing areas didn't witness any adverse weather, such as heavy rain or abnormal temperatures.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India wheat crop seen hitting record, allaying import fears
India's wheat output, which was threatened by the second-warmest February in over a century, is likely to be a bumper one this year as favorable weather during the crucial grain-filling stage improved yields. The world's second-biggest grower is set for a record harvest as climatic conditions were good, and there were no reports of any major damage due to hailstorms or crop diseases, said Ratan Tiwari, director of state-run Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research. The increased use of climate-resilient, high-yielding seeds further helped in improving productivity, he said. The brighter crop prospect is prompting flour millers to ask the government to lift a ban on exports of wheat products, said Navneet Chitlangia , president of the Roller Flour Millers' Federation of India . It's a change in their stance just weeks after the group sought a cut in import tax due to output concerns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Windows Users Don't Forget To Do This Before Thursday Read More Undo 'Government granaries are full, while private trade has enough stocks,' Chitlangia said, adding that harvesting of the staple is in its last leg across the country. The government should allow exports of wheat products, he said. India's production is expected to hit a record 117 million tons, the US Department of Agriculture forecasts. That would help lift its end-of-season stockpiles to a four-year high, it said. Live Events Higher production in India may potentially put pressure on global wheat prices, which have risen almost 3% so far this month. That would also help in a further reduction in the country's food inflation. The South Asian nation banned overseas sales of the grain in 2022 after the hottest March in more than a century that year parched fields and crimped output. In contrast, average temperatures in key growing areas this year were not too harsh for wheat plants, Tiwari said. After the completion of wheat purchases by government agencies, the food ministry will assess the country's requirements and discuss with other departments to examine the possibility of allowing exports, Food Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters on Tuesday. State-run Food Corp. of India has bought 29.6 million tons of wheat as of May 19 for the government's welfare programs, about 14% higher than a year earlier. Total procurement from this year's crop may climb 22% to 32.5 million tons, Joshi said. The farm ministry estimated in March that production will rise to an all-time high of 115.43 million tons in 2024-25. The market participants were not convinced about the accuracy of the prediction as the crop was still at an early stage and weather was fluctuating. However, most of the growing areas didn't witness any adverse weather, such as heavy rain or abnormal temperatures.
