Horticultural Crop Production Estimated to Reach 370.8 Million Tonnes

18-Mar-2026 01:26 PM

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Agriculture has projected that the production of horticultural crops during the 2025-26 season will improve to reach 370.8 million tonnes, which is slightly higher than the 370.7 million tonnes produced in the 2024-25 season. The total area sown under these crops was recorded at approximately 30.1 million hectares, remaining at the same level as the previous year.

According to official sources, the total production of horticultural crops stood at 354.7 million tonnes in the 2023-24 season, subsequently surging to 370.7 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season; however, no significant further increase is anticipated across the country during the 2025-26 season. Similarly, the sown area expanded from 29.1 million hectares in the 2023-24 season to 30.1 million hectares in 2024-25, a figure that remained stable during the 2025-26 season.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture's report, the total production of vegetables is projected to decline from 217.8 million tonnes in the 2024-25 season to settle at 216.2 million tonnes in the 2025-26 season. Nevertheless, an increase in the production of crops such as peas, green chilies, and tomatoes is expected.

Conversely, during this same period, the total production of fruits is estimated to increase by 1 million tonnes, reaching a total of 118.7 million tonnes. Prior to this, production had also witnessed a 4.4 percent increase during the 2024-25 season. The production of aromatic and medicinal plants (herbs) is expected to improve from 901,000 tonnes recorded last year to reach 903,000 tonnes this year.

The aggregate production of spices is estimated to rise to 12.8 million tonnes. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the production of cumin, garlic, ginger (dry), and turmeric is likely to improve. Last year, production rose by 4 percent, reaching 130 lakh tonnes.