ENA Sectors 2025-05-22 16:40:17 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 22 (KNN)</strong> India is set to achieve a record wheat harvest in 2025, with production expected to reach 117 million metric tons, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This surge is attributed to favourable weather conditions and the adoption of climate-resilient, high-yielding seed varieties. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ratan Tiwari, director of the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, noted that the absence of major crop damage and conducive climatic conditions during the grain-filling stage have significantly boosted yields. The increased use of advanced seed varieties has further enhanced productivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Roller Flour Millers Federation of India has urged the government to lift the existing ban on wheat product exports, citing ample domestic stocks. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Navneet Chitlangia, the federation's president, highlighted that both government granaries and private traders possess sufficient supplies, suggesting that allowing exports could benefit the economy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Government procurement has also seen a significant uptick. As of May 19, the Food Corporation of India has procured 29.6 million tons of wheat, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. The total procurement from this year's crop is projected to rise by 22% to 32.5 million tons. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This anticipated bumper harvest follows a challenging period in 2022 when a severe heatwave led to a ban on wheat exports due to reduced output. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The current favourable conditions not only promise to stabilise domestic wheat prices but also have the potential to bc influence global markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With the harvest nearing completion, the Indian government is expected to assess domestic needs before making decisions on export policies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The record production is poised to bolster food security and may contribute to easing food inflation in the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42176 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/favourable-weather-conditions-likely-to-push-wheat-harvest-in-india-to-record-17-mn-tons-in-2025 2025-05-22 16:40:17 knnindia.co.in