Agriculture & Food
Crop yields, agricultural exports, farmer income, and tractor density.
2nd Largest Food Producer
Global Rank 2 in Output
•$50B Agri-Exports
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing agriculture & food against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Global comparative benchmarks for Agriculture & Food are compiled from statutory repositories.
Refer to national datasets below for verified official metrics.
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
Automated disclosures from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and statutory wire feeds.
All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
FAOSTAT and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports.
India is a global agricultural powerhouse, ranking 2nd in total output and feeding 1.4 billion people entirely domestically. However, the sector is plagued by low productivity per hectare, fragmented land holdings, and water stress.
- ✓World's largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute
- ✓Massive strategic grain reserves ensuring absolute national food security
- !Low crop yield per hectare compared to global averages
- !Over-reliance on monsoon rains and depleting groundwater tables
Transitioning toward climate-resilient farming, drone-assisted agriculture, and enhanced food processing infrastructure.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers backed by official government disclosures.
What is India's rank in agriculture?
India is the 2nd largest agricultural producer in the world by volume and value.
15. Open Data Export
Datasets & Export Options
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