Dr Bishwajit Dhar


Agri Start-Ups
IFC invests in Crystal Crop to fund growth in affordable, green crop solutions

IFC invests in Crystal Crop to fund growth in affordable, green crop solutions

The new investment promises to benefit millions of Indian farmers by establishing...

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Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

The Union Cabinet has approved the new Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled...

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No breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks in Russia

No breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks in Russia

After his meetings with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani...

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Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra...

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India flags key agri-sector issues, rice export in meeting with UAE minister

India flags key agri-sector issues, rice export in meeting with UAE minister

The key issues faced by the agriculture sector regarding the rejection of rice exports...

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ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

Addressing a joint press conference, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)...

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BKS opposes GEAC's recommendation on GM mustard

BKS opposes GEAC's recommendation on GM mustard

RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) on Friday opposed the biotech regulator...

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Investment to tackle climate change falls amid global crises, shows UNCTAD report

Investment to tackle climate change falls amid global crises, shows UNCTAD report

Citing a bleak outlook for global FDI in 2022, the report released in the lead-up...

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India to promote nutritious cereal products for public health: Narendra Tomar

India to promote nutritious cereal products for public health: Narendra Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has urged the ASEAN member countries...

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India's biotech regulator nod for release of GM mustard; SJM, green groups angry

India's biotech regulator nod for release of GM mustard; SJM, green groups angry

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union Environment Ministry...

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Apple of discord

Apple of discord

Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their discontent...

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SKM calls for Raj Bhavan Marches on Nov 26 to mark 2nd anniversary of farmers’ movement

SKM calls for Raj Bhavan Marches on Nov 26 to mark 2nd anniversary of farmers’ movement

A meeting of all SKM constituents will be organized in Delhi on November 14 to give...

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PepsiCo announces 2nd round of projects funded by its global agriculture accelerator

PepsiCo announces 2nd round of projects funded by its global agriculture accelerator

Global food and beverage major PepsiCo has announced the continuation of its global...

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India using innovation and digitization for dairy development: NDDB Chairman at FAO

India using innovation and digitization for dairy development: NDDB Chairman at FAO

Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), presented India’s...

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Pusa decomposer cheapest and most effective solution for crop residue management: Tomar

Pusa decomposer cheapest and most effective solution for crop residue management: Tomar

It was informed in the Union Inter-Ministerial Meeting with the states on the issue...