Dr Bishwajit Dhar


National
IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

IARI issues advisory for sowing of Rabi crops, know which varieties could be more beneficial for farmers

Farmers have been advised to sow high-quality seeds of wheat and mustard. The advisory...

National
Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Bibek Debroy: How His Idea of Taxing Agricultural Income Created Furore in Policy Circles

Known for his incisive intellect and willingness to challenge conventions, Debroy...

National
India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India sees warmest October on record, November also expected to be warmer

India experienced its hottest October since 1901, with average temperatures 1.23°C...

Agritech
Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

Positive October for Indian tractor industry, festive season and good crop yields boost sales

In October 2024, Indian tractor companies Mahindra Tractors, Escorts Kubota, and...

National
Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

Govt releases operational guidelines for ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines...

International
World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

World Bank to support 4 lakh farmers in Kerala

The World Bank approved a $200 million project to help Kerala farmers adapt to climate...

National
RBI fines five co-operative banks for regulatory violations

RBI fines five co-operative banks for regulatory violations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined five co-operative banks a total of Rs...

Agribusiness
ISMA calls for formula-based increase in MSP of sugar to Rs 39.14 per kg

ISMA calls for formula-based increase in MSP of sugar to Rs 39.14 per kg

The apex body of India's sugar and bio-energy industry has requested an increase...

International
Indonesia plans to import 1 million tons of rice from India as harvest delays

Indonesia plans to import 1 million tons of rice from India as harvest delays

Indonesia’s 2024 rice production is projected to fall by 2.43% from last year, reaching...

National
Govt launches mobile app to address rice millers' grievances

Govt launches mobile app to address rice millers' grievances

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the FCI Grievance Redressal System mobile...

National
Tyre cartel manipulating natural rubber prices: AIKS

Tyre cartel manipulating natural rubber prices: AIKS

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has blamed tyre manufacturers for manipulating...

National
Amid climate change, agroforestry emerges as a sustainable solution for food and nutritional security

Amid climate change, agroforestry emerges as a sustainable solution for food and nutritional security

In addition to increasing agricultural output, agroforestry contributes significantly...

States
Haryana to Provide Subsidy of Rs 1000 per Quintal on Wheat Seed for Upcoming Rabi Season

Haryana to Provide Subsidy of Rs 1000 per Quintal on Wheat Seed for Upcoming Rabi Season

The Haryana Agriculture Department has fixed the sale prices for certified wheat...

International
BRICS Grain Exchange: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Trade Amidst Challenges

BRICS Grain Exchange: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Trade Amidst Challenges

The five founding BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa...

National
Revenue of Poultry Industry Expected to Increase by 10% in FY 2025: CareEdge Report

Revenue of Poultry Industry Expected to Increase by 10% in FY 2025: CareEdge Report

The revenue of the Indian poultry industry could increase by 8-10% in the current...

National
Government launches 21st livestock census

Government launches 21st livestock census

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi,...