Govt releases second advance estimate of area and production of horticultural crops for the year 2020-21

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said the farmer-friendly policies of the government, tireless efforts of farmers and research of scientists has resulted in record horticulture production of 329.86 million tonnes in the year 2020-21. He said the production estimates are highest so far and it reflects an increase of 9.39 million tonnes in comparison to 2019-20. Agriculture Ministry has released the second advance estimates of area and production of various horticultural crops...