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2026-05-27 21:04:36
[India's wheat production surpasses a record 120 million tons, rice reaches 154 million tons; abundant monsoon rains contribute to a bumper harvest] ⑴ Data released by the Indian government on Wednesday shows that wheat production for the 2025/26 crop year is projected at 120.66 million tons, up from 117.95 million tons in the same period last year; rice production is projected at 154.02 million tons, up from 150.18 million tons in the same period last year, both setting new historical records. ⑵ The Indian Ministry of Agriculture stated that abundant monsoon rainfall helped farmers expand planting areas, driving year-on-year growth in the production of both major food crops.
