Dr Bishwajit Dhar
World Bank Group Calls Food Processing Key to South Asia’s Economic Growth
The World Bank Group has said that transforming South Asia’s food systems beyond...
Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reappears in US After Decades, Threatening Livestock Industry
The USDA has confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas, heightening concerns...
APEDA Facilitates First Export of Fresh Jharkhand Mangoes from Women-Led FPC to UK
APEDA has facilitated the first commercial export of fresh Amrapali mangoes from...
Cereal and Sugar Prices Rise in May; Global Grain Output Seen Declining in 2026-27: FAO
The FAO Food Price Index remained largely stable in May 2026 as falling vegetable...
GDP Grew 7.7% in FY 2025-26, but Agricultural Sector Growth Slowed Down
the agriculture and allied sector recorded a growth rate of only 3.0% in FY 2025-26....
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags Inflation Risks from El Niño and Oil Shock; Cuts FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained...
Southwest Monsoon Reaches Kerala Three Days Late; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Ror Rain and Thunderstorms in Delhi
The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, three days later than normal...
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Farm Loan Waiver of Up to Rs 2 Lakh, 56 Lakh Farmers to Benefit
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a farm loan waiver scheme, which is expected...
IFFCO Chairman-Led Delegation Advances India–U.S. Collaboration on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
A delegation led by IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani held discussions with the U.S.-India...
U.S. Proposes 12.5% Tariffs on India Over Alleged Failure to Restrict Forced Labour-Linked Imports
India could face additional U.S. Section 301 tariffs of up to 12.5% under a proposed...
Mother Dairy’s New Initiative: Cow Milk to Be Sold in a Naturally Degradable Pouch
Mother Dairy has launched a naturally degradable milk pouch, designed to decompose...
WMO Sees 80% Probability of El Niño in June-August 2026, Flags Rising Threat to Monsoons and Global Climate
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Niño conditions are developing...
Onion Buffer Procurement Price Raised by 24% to Rs 15.80 per kg; Pulse Stocks Hit Record 43 Lakh Tonnes
After agitation by farmers in Maharashtra, the government has increased the onion...
India-Oman CEPA Comes into Force, Boosting Agri Exports and Strengthening Fertilizer & Energy Security
The India-Oman CEPA has come into force, providing duty-free access for nearly 99%...
Finance Ministry Flags El Niño Risk to Kharif Crops Despite Strong Food Stocks and Reservoir Levels
The Finance Ministry has cautioned that a likely El Niño during the 2026 monsoon...
Seed Industry’s Agrobiodiversity Shift Signals a Long-Overdue Recognition of India’s ‘Green Gold’
The Federation of Seed Industry of India’s call to preserve agrobiodiversity marks...
