MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a): The total production of soyabean in the country during 2002-03 to 2004-05 is shown in
the table below :
(Lakh Tonnes)
Year Production
2003-04 78.63
2004-05# 75.10
2005-06 $ 65.77
# 4th Advance Estimates $ 1st Advance Estimates
(b) & (c): As per the 1st advance estimates of production of oilseeds and other commercial
crops for the year 2005-06 released on 19.09.2005, the estimated production of soyabean in
2005-06 is 65.77 lakh tonnes which includes 31.85 lakh tonnes of estimated production in
Madhya Pradesh which is slightly lower than the reported production figure of 33.35 lakh tonnes
appearing in Business Standard dated 24th October 2005. However, 2nd advance estimates to be
available in January 2006 will give a more firm assessment of production.
(d): The soyabean research and development (R&D) system has already given varieties with
shorter maturity duration and which are capable of minimizing the drought effect. Further
efforts are on to develop more varieties, which can withstand drought situation.
The soyabean R&D system has developed and made available the in-situ water
conservation techniques available to the extension agencies/ growers to mitigate the drought
effect.
