Weather not to affect wheat output, says agri minister

INDIA'S WHEAT PRODUCTION remains intact at a record 115.3 million tonne (MT) this year, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said, asserting that the second advance estimate is unlikely to be impacted by any weather incidents.

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During a weekly review of agricultural activities, Chouhan highlighted that the wheat crop has nearly completed its maturity stage across all growing states.

"The heatwave or high temperatures will actually expedite the harvesting process. Thus, the second advance estimates are unlikely to be impacted..." an official statement quoted the minister as saying.

The agriculture ministry's second estimate, released in March, projected a record wheat output of 115.3 MT for FY25 — approximately 2% higher than the previous year's 113.3 MT.