Wheat output likely to exceed last year's record 117.94 mn tonne: Agriculture Minister
Published on: Jan. 14, 2026, 2:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's wheat output is poised to break last year's record, with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan anticipating a bumper harvest. Higher acreage and favorable weather conditions are credited for the positive outlook. Director General of ICAR, M L Jat, highlighted strong crop conditions and timely sowing, projecting production to potentially reach 120 million tonnes.
