Dr Bishwajit Dhar


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‘Nutrition Man’ Basanta Kumar Kar gets 'Pravasi Odia Samman'

‘Nutrition Man’ Basanta Kumar Kar gets 'Pravasi Odia Samman'

Basanta Kumar Kar, fondly known as “Nutrition Man”, has been honoured with the coveted...

International
FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

FAO prepares anticipatory actions against impending El Nino threat

According to a new report by FAO’s Global Information and Early Warning Systems...

Agribusiness
Bayer organises "India Horticulture Future Forum 2023"

Bayer organises "India Horticulture Future Forum 2023"

The global horticulture market size was valued at USD 20.4 billion in 2021 and is...

National
195 LMT wheat procured, surpassing 2022-23 data

195 LMT wheat procured, surpassing 2022-23 data

The procurement of wheat during RMS 2023-24 has already surpassed the total procurement...

National
Promoting millets in diets: NITI Aayog report

Promoting millets in diets: NITI Aayog report

The NITI Aayog has just released a report on 'Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices...

National
Amit Shah launches IFFCO Nano-DAP priced at Rs 600 a bottle

Amit Shah launches IFFCO Nano-DAP priced at Rs 600 a bottle

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched IFFCO's nano (liquid) DAP fertiliser...

National
ISMA cuts sugar output estimates by 12 lakh tonnes 

ISMA cuts sugar output estimates by 12 lakh tonnes 

Sugar industry body ISMA has slashed the country's sugar production estimate to...

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Dairy sector contributes 5pc to India's GDP, said President Murmu

Dairy sector contributes 5pc to India's GDP, said President Murmu

the dairy sector contributes about five per cent to the country's GDP and provides...

National
Maize selling below MSP, price down by up to Rs 600 a quintal

Maize selling below MSP, price down by up to Rs 600 a quintal

At present, the average price of maize is ruling around Rs 1,850-1,950 per quintal,...

National
Niti Aayog favours distinct agritech startup policy

Niti Aayog favours distinct agritech startup policy

Just a few states like Delhi and Maharashtra have startup policies to promote and...

National
2022 fifth or sixth warmest year on record, crops hit in India: WMO

2022 fifth or sixth warmest year on record, crops hit in India: WMO

Heatwaves in the 2022 pre-monsoon season in India and Pakistan caused a decline...

National
Ways to grow more maize crop in summer

Ways to grow more maize crop in summer

In particular, the scorching heatwaves during the summer months in India have a...

Agribusiness
Best Agrolife to raise market share by 20pc

Best Agrolife to raise market share by 20pc

the company is seeking 25-30 percent growth in revenue by increasing the share of...

National
Farmers can check seed quality using QR code: Tomar at launch of SATHI portal

Farmers can check seed quality using QR code: Tomar at launch of SATHI portal

Farmers in the country can check the quality of seeds by using QR code, thanks to...