Dr Bishwajit Dhar


Agribusiness
Surge in Agrochemical Imports Alarms Indian Industry, CCFI Demands Higher Import Duty

Surge in Agrochemical Imports Alarms Indian Industry, CCFI Demands Higher Import Duty

Despite India’s agrochemical sector showing strong export growth, a 53% surge in...

International
Can India Safeguard Farmers While Striking a Trade Deal With the U.S.?

Can India Safeguard Farmers While Striking a Trade Deal With the U.S.?

Under the proposed agreement, the United States is aggressively pushing for enhanced...

Agribusiness
India Exports First Consignment of Rose-Scented Litchi from Pathankot to Qatar

India Exports First Consignment of Rose-Scented Litchi from Pathankot to Qatar

The initiative was facilitated by APEDA in association with the Department of Horticulture,...

International
ICRISAT, CIMMYT to Strengthen Scientific Alliance to Combat Climate Challenges

ICRISAT, CIMMYT to Strengthen Scientific Alliance to Combat Climate Challenges

ICRISAT and CIMMYT have reaffirmed their scientific alliance to combat climate challenges...

Opinion
Making Indian Agriculture Globally Competitive

Making Indian Agriculture Globally Competitive

Over the years, India has been heavily dependent on imports of edible oils and pulses,...

Agribusiness
Country Delight Launches Oats Beverage – A Plant-Based Alternative

Country Delight Launches Oats Beverage – A Plant-Based Alternative

Made from high-quality Australian oats and free from chemical additives, preservatives,...

National
Kharif Sowing Sees Early Surge in Paddy, Pulses; Oilseeds and Jute Show Slight Dip

Kharif Sowing Sees Early Surge in Paddy, Pulses; Oilseeds and Jute Show Slight Dip

According to the ministry's figures, paddy transplantation has covered 13.22 lakh...

National
Lower Rural Inflation May Ease Pressure on Policymakers Ahead of Kharif Season

Lower Rural Inflation May Ease Pressure on Policymakers Ahead of Kharif Season

According to data released, the CPI-AL decreased by 2 points to 1305, while the...

States
PepsiCo India launches 10 Mitti Jaanch Kendras in West Bengal

PepsiCo India launches 10 Mitti Jaanch Kendras in West Bengal

The launch of soil testing centers was inspired by the need to provide farmers with...

Agribusiness
Uttar Pradesh’s First Fruit Winery Opens in Malihabad, Promises Better Returns for Mango Farmers

Uttar Pradesh’s First Fruit Winery Opens in Malihabad, Promises Better Returns for Mango Farmers

Uttar Pradesh’s first fruit winery, recently inaugurated in Jallabad village, Malihabad,...

Agribusiness
India’s Sweet Spot Sours: Sugar Sector Hit by Production Dip and Cost Hike

India’s Sweet Spot Sours: Sugar Sector Hit by Production Dip and Cost Hike

A comprehensive analysis by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) reveals that a five-year...

National
'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' will not stop, KVKs to Be Nodal Agencies in Every District

'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' will not stop, KVKs to Be Nodal Agencies in Every District

As part of the initiative, 2,170 teams of scientists and agricultural experts visited...

Agri Start-Ups
Nutrition Start-up Nuvie Raises $450K Pre-Seed Funding Led by PedalStart

Nutrition Start-up Nuvie Raises $450K Pre-Seed Funding Led by PedalStart

Nuvie aims to build a leading "Better-For-You" brand, offering protein-rich, guilt-free...

National
Reimagining India’s Agricultural Exports: From Plough to Port

Reimagining India’s Agricultural Exports: From Plough to Port

India’s agricultural exports, currently around US$50 billion, must pivot from volume-based,...

National
Next Census to Be Held in 2027 with Caste Enumeration, Central Government Issues Notification

Next Census to Be Held in 2027 with Caste Enumeration, Central Government Issues Notification

The central government formally notified the conduct of the next decennial census...

Latest News
WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

WPI Dips, But Will the Rain Catch Up? Monsoon Holds Inflation Clues

The WPI Food Index, a critical measure encompassing 'Food Articles' from primary...