Dr Bishwajit Dhar


Opinion
Agri-Trade in Trump 2.0: India needs to get ready for a tough bargain with the US

Agri-Trade in Trump 2.0: India needs to get ready for a tough bargain with the US

India’s major exports to the US include prawn and marine products, rice, coffee,...

International
India’s Agriculture Sector Key to Economic Resilience Amid Global Challenges: WESP 2025 Report

India’s Agriculture Sector Key to Economic Resilience Amid Global Challenges: WESP 2025 Report

The United Nations’ ‘World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025’ (WESP 2025) report...

Opinion
Climate Change and Evolving Role of Research Institutions

Climate Change and Evolving Role of Research Institutions

A synergy between basic plant sciences and cutting-edge technologies is needed for...

States
One lakh farmer families will be engaged in natural farming in one year: CM Sukhu

One lakh farmer families will be engaged in natural farming in one year: CM Sukhu

Himachal CM said that all farms under the Agriculture department in the state would...

Cooperatives
NCDC cuts interest rates to boost sugar cooperatives

NCDC cuts interest rates to boost sugar cooperatives

According to the NCDC’s notification, the revised rates are set at 8.5% for term...

International
WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record, at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level

WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record, at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level

The global average surface temperature was 1.55 °C (with a margin of uncertainty...

Latest News
India eyes Rs 20,000 crore organic product exports by 2027

India eyes Rs 20,000 crore organic product exports by 2027

The revised NPOP regulations aim to make organic certification more farmer-friendly,...

National
SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

SKM demands white paper on MSP and procurement system

In a statement, SKM demands Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to...

National
Hybrid technology is significant for inclusive growth and increasing farmers' income: PK Mishra

Hybrid technology is significant for inclusive growth and increasing farmers' income: PK Mishra

Speaking at a national symposium organized by the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural...

National
Clear policy on GM needed; hybrid technology has huge potential: Dr. R S Paroda

Clear policy on GM needed; hybrid technology has huge potential: Dr. R S Paroda

Dr. R.S. Paroda, Chairman of Trust for Advancement in Agricultural Sciences (TAAS)...

Latest News
India’s GDP growth to hit four-year low of 6.4% in FY25: NSO

India’s GDP growth to hit four-year low of 6.4% in FY25: NSO

Manufacturing growth is expected to decline to 5.3% from 9.9% last fiscal, while...

Agritech
National symposium on hybrid technology for enhancing crop productivity

National symposium on hybrid technology for enhancing crop productivity

This three day event aims to address the pressing challenges of global food insecurity...

National
Centre asks states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm

Centre asks states to boost efforts under National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizes that states must prioritize...

Agribusiness
Crystal Crop Protection acquires Ethoxysulfuron assets from Bayer AG, expected to boost EBITDA by 20%

Crystal Crop Protection acquires Ethoxysulfuron assets from Bayer AG, expected to boost EBITDA by 20%

The transaction includes the Sunrice trademark, the mixture product containing Ethoxysulfuron,...

International
Decline in Cereal and Sugar Prices Lowers 2024 Food Price Index, While Vegetable Oil and Dairy Prices Rise

Decline in Cereal and Sugar Prices Lowers 2024 Food Price Index, While Vegetable Oil and Dairy Prices Rise

The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices...

International
India and the New American Global Order

India and the New American Global Order

The new Trump administration would like India and other allies to play ball to help...