Dr Bishwajit Dhar


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Centre directs Nafed, NCCF to buy red onion from farmers

Centre directs Nafed, NCCF to buy red onion from farmers

Amid the fall in onion prices, the government has directed cooperatives Nafed and...

Agribusiness
AB InBev India upskills over 2,000 farmers for Barley Growers Day

AB InBev India upskills over 2,000 farmers for Barley Growers Day

AB InBev India is dedicated to engaging with the farmers through the Smart Barley...

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The paradox of agriculture and employment

The paradox of agriculture and employment

The NSSO’s latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report for 2021-22...

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Extra 1 MT sugar export possible if domestic output meets estimate: Govt

Extra 1 MT sugar export possible if domestic output meets estimate: Govt

"More exports are possible and we have a cushion for exports of additional one million...

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Millets Giveaway, a spl marketing campaign

Millets Giveaway, a spl marketing campaign

The Giveaway campaign motivates general public to buy directly from FPO farmers....

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Govt removes import duty on whole tur

Govt removes import duty on whole tur

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said import duty on Tur (whole)...

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Govt gives nod to nano liquid DAP: Mansukh Mandaviya

Govt gives nod to nano liquid DAP: Mansukh Mandaviya

Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said the government has approved...

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No increase in sugar export quota, said Food secretary

No increase in sugar export quota, said Food secretary

"The sugar production is going down by about 9 lakh tonnes, that is our estimate...

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Temp rise: Damage to wheat crops unlikely, says Govt

Temp rise: Damage to wheat crops unlikely, says Govt

The weather department made a presentation with regard to the weather conditions....

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Govt fixes wheat procurement target at 34.15 MT for 2023-24

Govt fixes wheat procurement target at 34.15 MT for 2023-24

The target was fixed in the meeting of state food secretaries held alongside state...

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Tomar urges small farmers to grow more millets to help address malnutrition

Tomar urges small farmers to grow more millets to help address malnutrition

Tomar said millets are grown by small and marginal farmers, and not by big farmers....

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IFAD, India pledge to build resilient rural livelihoods

IFAD, India pledge to build resilient rural livelihoods

India and IFAD will continue to work together to amplify our efforts to create food...

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India’s biggest Agri show 'KISAN' at Hyderabad from Mar 3-5

India’s biggest Agri show 'KISAN' at Hyderabad from Mar 3-5

This year's KISAN Agri show will have more than 150 exhibitors and is expected to...

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OMSS helping in reducing wheat prices, FCI sold 5.40 lakh tonne wheat in 4th e-auction

OMSS helping in reducing wheat prices, FCI sold 5.40 lakh tonne wheat in 4th e-auction

substantial quantity of wheat has already been lifted by bidders. "This has reduced...

Agribusiness
Paperless farmer loan disbursal in an hour!

Paperless farmer loan disbursal in an hour!

ERGOS’ credit product is the first of its kind in India that provides tailor-made...

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Concern over collapse of mustard prices below the MSP

Concern over collapse of mustard prices below the MSP

The association suggested that Palmolein should immediately be put under Restricted...