Year-on-year production expected to fall by nearly 60%

Has reduced yields, delayed planting

Projected 2024-25 output revised 7% higher

Wheat, barley and corn output projected to rise in 2024-25

If realized, it would top 2023 output by 3.2 million tonnes

Could import up to 1 million tonnes of staple food grain

Wheat up sharply due to poor weather in key production areas

Favorable weather shifts projected yields higher

Nations involved in ongoing dispute over GM corn

Researchers find improved practices can double yields on available land