Dr Bishwajit Dhar
India’s Q1 Oilseed Imports Surpass Last Year’s Full-Year Total, Soybean Accounts for 96%
India’s oilseed imports sharply outpaced exports in Q1 FY2026-27, driven by 550,000...
Building Smarter Supply Chains: How Technology Is Solving Agro-Processing's Efficiency Challenges
Technology is transforming agro-processing supply chains by replacing fragmented...
Tur Dal Prices Rise as Weak Monsoon Hits Crop Outlook, Import Costs Add to Pressure
Tur dal prices have risen recently amid concerns over rainfall and the upcoming...
Oilmeal Exports Fall 31 Percent in June, First-Quarter Shipments Down 13 Percent
India’s oilmeal exports fell 31 Percent year-on-year to 217,757 tonnes in June 2026,...
Maharashtra Sets Oct 15 as Start of 2026-27 Sugarcane Crushing Season
Maharashtra has approved October 15, 2026, as the start of the 2026-27 sugarcane...
IFFCO-MC Marks 12th Foundation Day, Reaffirms Focus on Innovation and Farmer Welfare
IFFCO-MC Crop Science marked its 12th Foundation Day, highlighting 11 years of contribution...
Rajasthan to Map Agro-Processing Clusters to Boost Agricultural Exports
Rajasthan will map proposed agro-processing clusters crop- and region-wise to identify...
BRICS’ Agricultural Power and Its Growing Role in Global Food Security
BRICS countries have emerged as a major force in global food security, accounting...
Global Development Banks Push Joint Action to Build Resilient Fertilizer Supply Chains
Six major development institutions have called for coordinated global action to...
African Development Bank launches $5.1 billion plan to tackle energy and fertiliser crisis in Africa
The African Development Bank has approved a $5.1 billion framework to help African...
India’s Ice Cream Market Set for Strong Growth as Premiumisation and Quick Commerce Reshape Demand
India’s ice cream market is projected to reach Rs 575.33 billion by 2033, growing...
India’s Soybean Production to Drop Amid Erratic Monsoons and Crop Shifts: USDA Report
A recent USDA report forecasts a drop in India’s MY 2026/27 soybean harvested area...
DFPD, FCI Sign MoU to Boost Efficiency, Technology and Accountability in Foodgrain Management
DFPD and FCI have signed a 2026-27 MoU introducing measurable performance targets...
Govt Eases Raw Sugar Import Rules, Allows Domestic Sale Within Two Months of Bill of Entry Instead of October 31 Deadline
The government has relaxed the rules governing the import of 1 million tonnes of...
Indian Basket Crude Oil Crosses $100 as Middle East War Raises Risks
Global crude oil prices are approaching $100 a barrel as US-Iran tensions intensify...
Bayer Advances Seed and Crop Protection Pipeline, Targets 10 Blockbusters Over Next Decade
Bayer is accelerating its seed and crop protection innovation pipeline, targeting...
