What: Total horticulture production 307.2 Million Tonnes
When: 2017-18
Who: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
- As per the Second Advance Estimates for 2017-18, released by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, the total horticulture production of the country is estimates to be 307.2 Million Tonnes during 2017-18 which is 2.2% higher than the previous year and 8.6% higher than the past 5 year’s average production.
- The Production of fruits is estimated to be about 94.4 million tonnes which is about 2% higher than previous year production.
- Production of vegetables is estimated to be about 182 million tonnes which is about 2.2% higher than previous year.
- Onion production in the current year is likely to be around 218 lakh Tonnes in 2016-17 (Final) which when compared to 5 years average is about 8% higher.
- Potato production is estimated at 503 Lakh Tonnes as against 486 lakh Tonnes in 2016-17 (Final) which is about 3.5% higher than the previous year.
- Tomato production in the current year is likely to be around 220 lakh Tonnes as against 207 lakh Tonnes in 2016-17 (Final Est.) which is about 6.6% higher than the previous year.
- As per the department, these Estimates are prepared on the basis of information received from State Departments of Horticulture / Agriculture and various agencies like Directorate of Arecanut & Species Development (DASD), Directorate of Cashew & Cocoa Development (DCCD) and National Bee Board (NBB).
