<ul><li>India has emerged as the world's top rice producer with an estimated production of over 149 million tonnes, surpassing China.</li><li>The shift in rice production has been attributed to factors like increased irrigation coverage, procurement incentives, and climate-resilient varieties.</li><li>The combined acreage of paddy in India's three seasons increased to nearly 51 million hectares, leading to higher rice production.</li><li>India's wheat production has also increased significantly, but it remains in the second position globally behind China.</li></ul>

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