Dr Bishwajit Dhar


International
Global Agricultural Outlook: USDA Estimates Record Rice and Wheat Production in India

Global Agricultural Outlook: USDA Estimates Record Rice and Wheat Production in India

India is projected to harvest a record 147.0 MMT of milled rice in 2024/25, fueled...

Agritech
CSIR-CMERI Showcases E-Tractor and E-Tiller in Ludhiana, Accelerating Green Farm Innovations

CSIR-CMERI Showcases E-Tractor and E-Tiller in Ludhiana, Accelerating Green Farm Innovations

These innovations are designed to revolutionise traditional agricultural practices...

National
RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 0.25%, Loans May Become Cheaper, Growth Projection Down to 6.5%

RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 0.25%, Loans May Become Cheaper, Growth Projection Down to 6.5%

This marks the second consecutive rate cut under Governor Malhotra, who assumed...

National
Skymet  Forecasts ‘Normal’ Monsoon for 2025 at 103% of LPA

Skymet Forecasts ‘Normal’ Monsoon for 2025 at 103% of LPA

Skymet also noted the monsoon may have a quiet start on account of a quick transition...

Latest News
Government Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹2/Litre; LPG Price Increased by ₹50 per Cylinder

Government Hikes Excise Duty on Petrol, Diesel by ₹2/Litre; LPG Price Increased by ₹50 per Cylinder

According to an official notification, the revised excise duty on petrol will now...

Latest News
IIT Madras Develops Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tech for Disaster Response

IIT Madras Develops Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tech for Disaster Response

‘UbiqMap’ uses wireless imaging to create near-accurate maps of indoor environments...

National
Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Ends 133-Day Fast-unto-Death, Vows to Intensify Fight for MSP

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Ends 133-Day Fast-unto-Death, Vows to Intensify Fight for MSP

"I personally was not in favour of ending the hunger strike," Dallewal said. "But...

National
Swadeshi Jagran Manch Slams US Tariffs, Calls for WTO’s Dissolution

Swadeshi Jagran Manch Slams US Tariffs, Calls for WTO’s Dissolution

In a statement, Dr. Ashwani Mahajan, the National Co-Convener of the organization,...

International
Global Cereal Production Up, But Trade Forecast for 2024-25 Down to Lowest Level Since 2019-20

Global Cereal Production Up, But Trade Forecast for 2024-25 Down to Lowest Level Since 2019-20

According to FAO's latest monthly report, the drop in forecast—down 5.3 million...

International
Cereal And Sugar Prices Decline In March, But Veg Oil Up By 3.7% In Global Market

Cereal And Sugar Prices Decline In March, But Veg Oil Up By 3.7% In Global Market

The FAO Cereal Price Index declined by 2.6 percent in March and was down 1.1 percent...

States
"Haryana Offers Highest DSR Subsidy," Agri Minister Emphasizes Need for New Technology

"Haryana Offers Highest DSR Subsidy," Agri Minister Emphasizes Need for New Technology

Traditional rice cultivation methods require approximately 3000–4000 liters of water...

Cooperatives
IFFCO Projects Profit Over Rs 3,000 Crore, 47% Growth in Nano-Fertilizer Sales in FY 2024-25

IFFCO Projects Profit Over Rs 3,000 Crore, 47% Growth in Nano-Fertilizer Sales in FY 2024-25

IFFCO recorded a 47% year-on-year increase in the sales of nano fertilizers, with...

Agribusiness
Milky Mist Joins Hands with MilkLane to Ensure Traceable Milk

Milky Mist Joins Hands with MilkLane to Ensure Traceable Milk

MilkLane will leverage its robust network of farmers and rigorous quality control...

International
Global Soil Moisture in 'Permanent' Decline Due to Climate Change

Global Soil Moisture in 'Permanent' Decline Due to Climate Change

A recent study published in Science reveals a concerning and potentially irreversible...

National
AIKS Calls for Withdrawal from Unequal Trade Negotiations with USA

AIKS Calls for Withdrawal from Unequal Trade Negotiations with USA

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has issued a strong statement demanding that the...

National
Cabinet Approves Rs 37,216 Crore Subsidy for P&K Fertilizers in Kharif Season

Cabinet Approves Rs 37,216 Crore Subsidy for P&K Fertilizers in Kharif Season

A subsidy of ₹37,216.15 crore will be provided for the Kharif 2025 season, which...