Dr Bishwajit Dhar


Cooperatives
NFCSF announces national efficiency awards for cooperative sugar factories

NFCSF announces national efficiency awards for cooperative sugar factories

Out of the total of 21 awards, Maharashtra bagged the first rank with a total of...

Latest News
Kharif sowing increases by 14 percent, pulses record 55 percent jump

Kharif sowing increases by 14 percent, pulses record 55 percent jump

The area under paddy cultivation has jumped to 59.99 lakh hectares from 50.26 lakh...

National
Pre Budget consultation meetings conclude, budget to be presented on 23rd July

Pre Budget consultation meetings conclude, budget to be presented on 23rd July

The Pre-Budget consultations for Union Budget 2024-25 that started from 19th June...

International
Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

Cereal prices decrease in global market in June, but vegetable oils, sugar and daily products become costlier

The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases...

National
Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

Tomato Price Hike Disrupts Kitchen Budgets, Production Hit by Extreme Heat

The major reasons for the increase in tomato prices are severe heat and heatwaves....

International
FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO Food Price Index stable in June, Global cereal output to reach an all-time high in 2024

FAO updated its forecast for global cereal production in 2024, now pegging it at...

International
India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

India Poised to Drive Global Agricultural Market Growth, FAO-OECD Report Reveals

Over the coming decade, China’s role in global food and agricultural consumption...

Cooperatives
IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

IFFCO's Nano Fertilizer Promotion Campaign launched

To promote the use of nano fertilizers, the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan...

States
Transforming Agriculture: Rasi Mitra's Impact in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Transforming Agriculture: Rasi Mitra's Impact in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Rasi Mitra has fostered collaboration and knowledge-sharing among farmers. Committed...

Agribusiness
Experts call for reorientation of agriculture, enhancing R&D to 1% of GDP for Viksit Bharat

Experts call for reorientation of agriculture, enhancing R&D to 1% of GDP for Viksit Bharat

Dr RS Paroda and other experts outlined an agenda that includes increased investment...

Opinion
Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

Kharif Season in India – Changing dynamics and emerging perspectives

The cultivation of the 4 Ms - Millets, Maize, Mustard and Moong - is crucial for...

National
Efforts to boost domestic production of palm oil as it exceeds 38% of the country's total edible oil consumption

Efforts to boost domestic production of palm oil as it exceeds 38% of the country's total edible oil consumption

India's reliance on palm oil is growing. It exceeds 38% of the country's total edible...

International
Only 17% SDGs are on track, food security in danger as 122 mn more people suffered from hunger

Only 17% SDGs are on track, food security in danger as 122 mn more people suffered from hunger

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024 by the UN says that Only 17 percent...

States
Milk farmers protest outside Maharashtra assembly, upset over falling prices

Milk farmers protest outside Maharashtra assembly, upset over falling prices

On the second day of the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly,...