New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday released the first advanced estimates of production of main Kharif crops, according to which a record growth in production of major Kharif crops is expected, with total food grain production estimated to increase by 3.87 million tonnes to 173.33 million tonnes.

A good production of Kharif rice and maize is anticipated. Shivraj Singh stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous positive progress is being made in the agricultural sector, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said in a release.

The Union Minister further informed that in some areas of the country, excessive rainfall affected crops, but most areas benefited ...