Dr Bishwajit Dhar
ICAR-Backed Push Boosts India’s Popcorn Production, Aims To End Imports By 2030
India is set to end its dependence on popcorn imports by 2030, driven by rapid growth...
India Cuts Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by Rs 10 per Litre Amid West Asia Crisis
The Centre has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre amid the...
Middle East Conflict Triggers Fertiliser, Energy Shock; Raises Risks for Asia’s Agriculture and Economy: ADB
An Asian Development Bank report warns that the Middle East conflict is disrupting...
ICAR-IARI Makes It to the QS World Rankings 2026, Ranks in the Agriculture and Forestry Category
ICAR–IARI has made its debut in the QS World University Rankings 2026, securing...
Global Initiative Calls for Overhaul of WTO Farm Trade Rules Ahead of MC14
As the WTO’s MC14 begins today, a global initiative has called for a fundamental...
14th Ministerial Conference of WTO to Begin Today, Piyush Goyal to Lead Indian Delegation
The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) begins in Yaoundé,...
Cabinet Approves India’s New Climate Targets for 2031-35, Raises Ambition on Emissions and Clean Energy
The Union Cabinet approved India’s updated NDC for 2031-35, raising climate ambition...
Govt Steps Up Kharif Preparedness Amid Iran Crisis; Shivraj Orders Tight Supply Monitoring
Amid the Middle East crisis, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed...
PM Constitutes 7 Empowered Groups To Tackle West Asia Crisis, Calls For ‘Team India’ Approach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set up seven empowered groups to address economic...
China Boosts Grain Output, Expands Soybean Imports to Secure Food and Feed Demand
China is increasing grain production, especially corn, through higher yields while...
DeHaat Launches NHB-Supported Grapes Cluster Development Program in Nashik
DeHaat, in partnership with the National Horticulture Board, has launched a grape...
Centre Disburses Rs 4,384 Crores as XV-FC Grants to Bihar, UP, Jharkhand & Maharashtra
The Centre has released over Rs 4,384 crore as Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants...
US Rice Exports Hit by Middle East Conflict as Global Prices Soften Amid Supply Glut
Global rice prices ease as high supply meets weak demand, but the Middle East conflict...
WMO Warns Earth’s Climate Imbalance Threatens Global Food Security and Agriculture
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that rising climate imbalance...
Haryana Cotton Crisis Deepens: Yields Drop 30%, Farmers Lose Over Rs 15,000 per Acre, Says HAU Report
Cotton farmers in Haryana are facing severe financial distress as productivity has...
Wheat Procurement to Begin in Uttar Pradesh from March 25; Target Raised to 5 Million Tonnes
Uttar Pradesh will begin wheat procurement from March 25 to June 15 for the 2026-27...
