India reaps record wheat output despite drop in area
July 3, 2024 6:06 PM IST
Karnal-based Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research scientists attribute all-time high yield of 112.92 million tonnes in the 2023-24 rabi season to prolonged cold, new varieties and assured price on crop.
![Wheat harvesting in progress in April. India’s wheat production touched an all-time high of 112.92 million tonnes in the 2023-24 rabi season, which is 2.9% higher than the previous year. (HT file photo) Wheat harvesting in progress in April. India’s wheat production touched an all-time high of 112.92 million tonnes in the 2023-24 rabi season, which is 2.9% higher than the previous year. (HT file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/550x309/Wheat-harvesting-in-progress-in-April--India-s-whe_1720010141684.jpg)
Wheat harvesting in progress in April. India’s wheat production touched an all-time high of 112.92 million tonnes in the 2023-24 rabi season, which is 2.9% higher than the previous year. (HT file photo)
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