date:Mar 11, 2021
the 5% dip in production of tomatoes to 20.15 million tonnes, despite a small 1.7% increase in crop area.
It is reported that, overall, horticulture production is slated to rise 1.8%, with growth in fruits, vegetables and plantation crops, as well as aromatic and medicinal plants. However, the production of flowers and spices is expected to fall this year.