The production of key food items is projected to grow by up to 60 percent against last year even as food prices remain elevated, keeping inflation high.
Latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture shows that maize production is projected to increase by 29.3 percent to 44.6 million bags; wheat by 62.6 percent to 4.9 million bags; Irish potatoes to 25.3 million bags and beans production to reach 11.7 million bags, a 56.3 percent growth.
