India - Barley production quantity

1,720 (thousand tonnes) in 2020

In 2020, barley production for India was 1,720 thousand tonnes. Though India barley production fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1971 - 2020 period ending at 1,720 thousand tonnes in 2020.

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Hordeum spp.: two-row barley (H. disticum) six-row barley (H. hexasticum) four-row barley (H. vulgare). Tolerates poorer soils and lower temperatures better than does wheat. Varieties include with husk and without (naked). Used as a livestock feed, for malt and for preparing foods. The roasted grains are a coffee substitute.