New Delhi, Mar 7 (IANS): The horticulture production in the country in 2023-24 is estimated to be about 355.25 million tonnes with an increase in the area of 1.15 per cent, or 3.27 lakh hectares compared to 2022-23, according to the First Advance Estimates released by the Agriculture Ministry on Thursday.

Highlights of 2022-23 (Final Estimates)

* The fruit production is estimated to be 110.21 million tonnes in 2022-23 (Final Estimates), mainly due to increase in the production of apples, bananas, grapes, mangoes, and watermelon.

* Production of vegetables has increased from 209.14 million tonnes in 2021-22 to 212.55 million tonnes in 2022-23 (Final Estimates). This is mainly contributed by the increase registered in all vegetables except chillies (green), onion, radish, tapioca, and tomato.

* Onion: Production in 2022-23 (Final Estimates) is estimated to be 302.08 lakh tonnes compared to 316.87 lakh tonnes in 2021-22.

* Potato: Production in 2022-23 (Final Estimates) is estimated to be around 601.42 lakh tonnes, compared to 561.76 lakh tonnes estimated for 2021-22.

* Tomato: Production in 2022-23 (Final Estimates) is estimated to be around 204.25 lakh tonnes, compared to 206.94 lakh tonnes estimated for 2021-22.