India’s horti output for 2024-25 up 4% at 369 million tonne on increased production of fruits, vegetables

India’s horticulture production for 2024-25 has risen by 4 per cent (or 14.31 million tonne) to 369.05 million tonne on increase in area under the crops as per the third advance estimates released Tuesday. Horticulture output in the previous year stood at 354.74 million tonne.

The area under horticulture crops is estimated to have risen by 0.4 million hectares to 29.488 million ha from previous year’s 29.08 million ha, according to a release issued by the Agriculture Ministry.

Production of fruits is estimated to have risen by about 5.12 per cent (5.78 million tonne) to touch 118.76 million tonne during the year, with banana, mango, watermelon, jackfruit, mandarin, papaya and guava making major contributions, the release said.

Similarly, the production of vegetables is estimated to have increased by 4.09 per cent (8.47 million tonne) to touch 215.68 million tonne on higher production of onion and potatoes among others.

Onion production is estimated to rise around 27 per cent to 30.78 million tonne from previous year’s 24.26 million tonne, whereas the production of potatoes is expected to rise by 1.85 per cent, reaching 58.108 million tonne. Tomato output is expected to reach 19.468 million tonne.

Production of aromatic and medicinal plants is projected to have increased to 7,81,000 tonne, from 7,26,000 tonne last year. Spice production is estimated at 12.50 million tonne, up from last year’s 12.484 million tonne, with increased production of garlic, ginger and turmeric.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh releasing the estimates said that this growth is the result of farmers’ hard work, the efforts of agricultural scientists and the positive impact of several beneficial schemes and farmer-friendly policies implemented by the Central government under the guidance of the Prime Minister. These include better seeds, the use of modern technologies and easier access to markets. Singh observed that that significant progress has been recorded in the production of fruits and vegetables.

Singh further said that the government is introducing new technologies for farmers to enhance both their productivity and income. With the spread of modern techniques in horticulture, improved seed production and better market management, India is progressing towards becoming a global leader in agriculture, he said.

Published on November 25, 2025