The Government said that more than 60 per cent of wheat area planted during the rabi (winter-sown) season was under climate resilient varieties. Out of total wheat area planted in the country during 2024-25, more than 60 per cent of wheat area is under climate resilient varieties. These climate-resilient varieties show less reduction in yield under stress environments. The minister was replying to a question regarding the measures being taken to ensure that the wheat crop is not affected by rising temperatures in March.
In addition, ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) Karnal is monitoring the weather situation and issuing advisories to farmers, allowing them to implement protective measures in case of rising temperature. India’s wheat production is estimated at a record 1154.30 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year (July-June) as against 1132.92 lakh tonnes in the preceding year, as per the government data.
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