Indian Agriculture 2026: 10 Key Numbers on Production, Farmers, Exports and Allied Sectors

18 August 2026, New Delhi: India’s agriculture and allied sectors are becoming a larger and more diversified part of the rural economy, with growth extending beyond crop production into livestock, fisheries, food processing, digital agriculture and agricultural exports. Government data released in August 2026 shows increases in agricultural GVA, foodgrain and horticulture output, farm credit, market infrastructure and farmer support, alongside expansion in allied sectors.

Here are 10 key numbers that illustrate the scale of changes in Indian agriculture in 2026.

1. Agricultural GVA reaches an estimated Rs.52.08 lakh crore

The Gross Value Added (GVA) of India’s agriculture and allied sector increased from Rs.20.94 lakh crore in 2014-15 to an estimated Rs.52.08 lakh crore in 2025-26.

The increase has coincided with a substantial rise in public spending on agriculture. The budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare increased from Rs.27,663 crore in 2013-14 to Rs.1,40,528.78 crore in 2026-27.

Agriculture continues to be a major source of livelihoods, accounting for approximately 46.1% of India’s workforce, while livestock and fisheries have maintained growth rates of around 5–6%.

2. Foodgrain production rises to 376.56 million tonnes

India’s foodgrain production has increased from 265.05 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 376.56 million tonnes in 2025-26, according to the Third Advance Estimates.

Horticulture production has also expanded, rising from 280.70 million tonnes to approximately 377.78 million tonnesover the same period. Oilseed production increased from 27.51 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 43.06 million tonnes in 2025-26.

The figures indicate that growth in Indian agriculture is not limited to traditional foodgrain crops, with horticulture and oilseeds also contributing to the expansion of agricultural output.

3. PM-KISAN transfers cross Rs.4.47 lakh crore

Direct income support has become a significant component of agricultural policy. Under PM-KISAN, more than Rs.4.47 lakh crore has been transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts through 23 instalments.

The 23rd instalment alone benefited more than 9.49 crore farmers, with over Rs.18,984 crore released.

Crop insurance has also expanded in scale. Since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in 2016-17, more than 92.46 crore farmer applications have been insured. Claims worth Rs.1.96 lakh crore had been disbursed up to December 2025, benefiting around 24.31 crore farmers.

4. Kisan Credit Card outstanding reaches Rs.10.08 lakh crore

Access to institutional agricultural credit has expanded alongside direct support and insurance.

As of August 3, 2026, 7.28 crore Kisan Credit Card accounts were operational during 2025-26. The outstanding amount under the KCC scheme stood at Rs.10.08 lakh crore.

The scale of KCC lending highlights the importance of formal credit in financing farm operations and agricultural working capital.

5. 10,000 FPOs and 1,656 e-NAM mandis

Farmer organisations and digital agricultural markets have expanded the institutional infrastructure connecting farmers with markets.

As of July 2026, 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) had been registered across India. At the same time, 79,630 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) had been sanctioned for computerisation across 31 States and Union Territories, with 63,707 PACS onboarded on the national ERP-based software as of August 5.

The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) had integrated 1,656 mandis as of June 2026. The platform had 1.89 crore registered farmers and 2.78 lakh registered traders.

Agricultural storage is also expanding. A total of 12,353 storage infrastructure projects, with a combined capacity of 369.18 lakh metric tonnes, had been sanctioned during the previous ten years as of July 2026.

6. Agricultural exports reach USD 54.70 billion

India’s agricultural exports have grown significantly over the past decade. Their value increased from USD 32.08 billion in 2014-15 to USD 54.70 billion in 2025-26, representing growth of approximately 70.5%.

The composition of exports has also shifted towards greater value addition. The share of processed food exports increased from 13.7% in 2014-15 to 20.4% in 2024-25, an increase of nearly 49%.

This indicates a broader transition from exporting agricultural commodities towards expanding processed and value-added food products.

7. More than 10.31 crore Farmer IDs created

Digital agriculture has moved from pilot projects towards large-scale implementation.

As of August 3, 2026, more than 10.31 crore Farmer IDs had been created across India. During Rabi 2025-26, the Digital Crop Survey was conducted in 648 districts, covering more than 31.3 crore plots.

Artificial intelligence is also being applied to crop advisory and pest surveillance. The National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) was being used by more than 10,000 extension workers as of July 2026, covering 73 crops and 436 pests.

The BharatVistaar platform had served more than 3 lakh farmers and addressed more than 72 lakh farmer queries.

8. India’s milk production reaches 248 million tonnes

The expansion of Indian agriculture is increasingly linked to allied activities such as dairy and livestock.

India remains the world’s leading milk producer, accounting for nearly 25% of global milk output. Milk production increased from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 248 million tonnes in 2024-25, representing a 70% increase.

Average bovine milk productivity reached 2,251 kg per animal per year in 2024-25, compared with 1,648 kg in 2014-15.

Egg production increased from 78.48 billion eggs in 2014-15 to 149.11 billion in 2024-25, while meat production increased from 6.69 million tonnes to 10.50 million tonnes over the same period.

The livestock sector recorded a 12.77% CAGR since 2014-15 at current prices, according to the government data. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs.6,153.46 crore to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

9. Fish production reaches 197.75 lakh tonnes

Fisheries have also become an important part of India’s agricultural and rural economy.

Fish production increased from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Seafood exports increased from USD 3.64 billion in 2013-14 to around USD 8.46 billion in 2025-26.

Under fisheries infrastructure programmes, approved activities as of April 2026 included 28,489 fish transportation and handling units, 775 cold storages and ice plants, 1,394 live fish vending units and 6,018 fish kiosks, among other infrastructure.

Institutional credit for fishers has also expanded. Of 6.83 lakh KCC applications received from the fisheries sector, 6.77 lakh had been accepted and 4.82 lakh sanctioned as of early 2026. KCC benefits had reached 4.39 lakh fishers.

10. Food processing capacity reaches 34 lakh tonnes per year

Agricultural growth is increasingly extending beyond the farmgate into processing and value addition.

The budget allocation for the Ministry of Food Processing Industries increased from Rs.785.86 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.4,064 crore in 2026-27. Under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry, Rs.3,271.44 crore had been disbursed up to June 2026.

Investments under the scheme have created 34 lakh metric tonnes per annum of food processing capacity. Sales of PLI-supported products increased from Rs.58,758 crore in FY2019-20 to Rs.1,08,854 crore in FY2025-26.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, 1,256 post-harvest infrastructure and processing projects had been completed or become operational as of June 2026. These projects created 294.21 lakh tonnes per annum of processing and preservation capacity and generated 9.16 lakh employment opportunities.

What the numbers say about Indian agriculture in 2026

The data points to a shift in the structure of India’s agricultural economy. Crop production remains central, but growth is increasingly being supported by infrastructure, credit, insurance, digital systems, processing and allied activities.

Production has increased across foodgrains, horticulture and oilseeds. Farmer support has expanded through PM-KISAN, crop insurance and institutional credit. At the market end, FPOs, e-NAM and storage infrastructure are creating stronger connections between producers and buyers.

At the same time, the expansion of dairy, livestock and fisheries is broadening the sources of rural income. Food processing and agricultural exports are adding another layer of value beyond primary production.

The digitalisation of agriculture is also becoming more visible. More than 10.31 crore Farmer IDs, digital crop surveys covering more than 31.3 crore plots, AI-enabled pest surveillance and digital farmer advisory platforms indicate that agricultural data and technology are increasingly becoming part of the farm support system.

For Indian agriculture, therefore, the key change in 2026 is not captured by a single production number. It is the expansion of the entire agricultural value chain—from farm production and credit to markets, processing, exports and allied sectors.

The next phase will depend on how effectively these investments translate into higher productivity, better market realisation, greater value addition and more resilient farm incomes.

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