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Date: 18/10/2024

Horticulture output shows a slight dip
 
India’s horticulture production is estimated to have dipped marginally by 0.65 per cent to 353.19 million tonnes (mt) in 2023-24 (July-June) as compared to 355.48 mt in the previous year, according to the third advance estimate. In the second advance estimate, the agriculture ministry had estimated horticulture production at 352.23 mt. Officials said the drop in overall horticulture output was due to lower vegetable production since fruit output has increased. They also added that the drop in onion among all vegetables was very high. Vegetable production is pegged at 205.80 mt, lower than 212.55 mt in 2022-23. However, the third advance estimate is up from the 204.96 mt of vegetables pegged in the second estimate in April. The ministry said an increase in the production of tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, and some other vegetables offset a decline in staples like potatoes and onions, as per a report.
 
Source: Exim News Service: New Delhi, Oct. 17