Rice production in India unlikely to fall below 100 MT

21 Oct 2014 Evaluate

This year the overall production of rice in the country is unlikely to slip below the level of 100 million tonnes (MT). The production is unlikely to slip despite some impact on the kharif crop in few states due to rains following ‘Hudhud’ cyclone. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has also pegged India’s rice production this year to be at 100 MT, which includes 87 MT of kharif rice and 13 MT of rabi rice.

In the 2013-14 crop year (July-June) period, the production of rice stood at a record 106.54 MT. This year also the government is aiming to achieve 106 MT. The kharif (summer) rice is currently ready for harvest.

The kharif rice contributes more than 80% of the total rice production. The government has projected lower kharif output of 88.02 MT for this year taking into account the deficient monsoon rains.

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