Dr Bishwajit Dhar
EU clears path for landmark Mercosur trade deal amid mounting farmer protests across Europe
The European Union has provisionally approved the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement,...
FAO Food Price Index slips in December, but 2025 average remains above 2024
The FAO Food Price Index eased in December 2025 due to falling dairy, meat and vegetable...
SED Drives Parag Agro’s 7000 TCD Expansion
The project integrates SED’s advanced steam-saving technologies and high-efficiency...
Farmers Continue Protest Against Ethanol Factory in Hanumangarh, Demand MoU Cancellation and Withdrawal of Cases
The farmers’ protest against the proposed ethanol factory in Tibbi tehsil of Rajasthan’s...
India Pegs FY26 GDP Growth at 7.4%, but Agriculture Lags Broader Expansion
The First Advance Estimates released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on...
Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India, IMD Warns of Continued Chill and Fog
The Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for Himachal Pradesh,...
Fake Agrochemicals Network Exposed in Gujarat, Illegal Trade May Exceed Rs 1,000 Crore
Enforcement agencies have uncovered a large, organized network manufacturing and...
India’s Farm Income Gap Puts Pressure on Budget 2026–27 Priorities
Agriculture expanded at an average annual rate of about 4 per cent between 2014–15...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new improved varieties of 25 crops
Many newly released varieties possess special traits such as drought, flood, salinity,...
Despite Challenges, the Department of Fertilizers Ensured Seamless Supply: J.P. Nadda
'Chintan Shivir’ of Department of Fertilizers focuses on ensuring the timely availability...
Mahindra Records 37 pc Growth in Domestic Tractor Sales in December 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business reported strong growth in December...
Arya.ag Raises Rs 725 Crore in Series D Funding from GEF Capital Partners
According to a press release issued by Arya.ag, the investment will enable Arya.ag...
Fertilizer Subsidy: Government Goes Fully Digital in a Major Policy Push
Approximately Rs 2 Lakh Crore of Fertilizers Subsidy to be Processed Through Digital...
India’s Sugar Production Rises 24 pc by December-End; Higher Crushing Drives Strong 2025–26 Season
Till 31st December 2025, 499 sugar mills have crushed 1340 Lakh Tons sugarcane (YoY+237...
Rabi Sowing Crosses 96 pc of Normal Area, Wheat Sowing Stagnant, Pulses and Oilseeds Gain
India’s rabi sowing has crossed 96 percent of the normal area, with wheat acreage...
Tea Garden Workers in Alipurduar Stage Protest Over Unpaid Wages, Bonus & Allowances
The protesters demanded that Merico management provide a written, time-bound commitment...
