Harvir Singh

Harvir Singh is a professional journalist with over 30-years’ experience across Agriculture, rural, political, economic, developmental and social issues. He has actively covered Parliament debates, elections to legislative assemblies & Lok Sabha, several ministries in union government, political parties and different sectors of economy. His core strength however remained rural markets with focus and expertise on the agriculture economy in India. Harvir Singh has had experience of working across media platforms from print, digital mediums to being a regular commentator on television networks as well as radio. Singh is equipped to easily fit into a top editorial leadership role with diverse requirements in Hindi media groups as a prolific writer, commentator and public speaker on issues ranging from politics, economy, development and social happenings from time to time. Harvir Singh has served top-notch publications like Amar Ujala, Business Bhaskar, Dainik Hindustan, Amar Ujala Karobaar at various positions from special correspondent, bureau chief to moving up the ladder as a senior editor. Prior to joining RuralVoice he was Editor of Outlook Hindi, a fortnightly news magazine from Outlook Group. Before that he was the force behind moneybhaskar.com (Dainik Bhaskar Group) as editor. Under his stewardship, moneybhaskar.com catapulted into the country's largest digital business and economy news portal.


National
Govt likely to restrict sugar exports to 50 lt due to less production in UP; notification to be issued soon

Govt likely to restrict sugar exports to 50 lt due to less production in UP; notification to be issued soon

The government is exercising caution with regard to sugar exports in the new SS...

National
In next 25 years, India will be dairy to the world with 628 MMT production and 111 MMT exports: Dr RS Sodhi

In next 25 years, India will be dairy to the world with 628 MMT production and 111 MMT exports: Dr RS Sodhi

In the next 25 years, India will become established as a dairy to the world. By...

National
Govt prohibits exports of broken rice

Govt prohibits exports of broken rice

The government has prohibited the exports of broken rice. According to a notification...

National
Decision to impose 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice to rein in domestic prices

Decision to impose 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice to rein in domestic prices

Two weeks after releasing figures for record rice production and the very next day...

National
Vaccination against Lumpy Skin Disease at sluggish pace as only goat pox vaccine allowed

Vaccination against Lumpy Skin Disease at sluggish pace as only goat pox vaccine allowed

Scientists say that the country requires about 200mn doses of vaccine and hence...

National
Sonjoy Mohanty to be new ISMA DG

Sonjoy Mohanty to be new ISMA DG

The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), the apex body of private sugar mills...

National
12 states affected by Lumpy Skin Disease, about 50,000 cattle dead, but states yet to declare it pandemic

12 states affected by Lumpy Skin Disease, about 50,000 cattle dead, but states yet to declare it pandemic

Cattle farmers in the country are badly affected by Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). According...

National
Global prices of DAP come down to $860; phosphoric acid prices likely to touch $1,500

Global prices of DAP come down to $860; phosphoric acid prices likely to touch $1,500

Several companies, including OCP, the Moroccan company that determines the price...

National
Central team constituted on paddy dwarfing disease; IARI interim report identifies cause of disease

Central team constituted on paddy dwarfing disease; IARI interim report identifies cause of disease

The Central Government seems to be quite worried about the unknown mystery dwarfing...

Opinion
Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country

The foodgrain production in the country crossed 300mn tonnes last year. This shows...

National
Committee on MSP and natural farming to hold its first meeting on Aug 22, discuss future strategies

Committee on MSP and natural farming to hold its first meeting on Aug 22, discuss future strategies

According to the notification issued by Shubha Thakur, Member Secretary of the committee,...

National
Paddy acreage falls by 43.83 lakh hectares; foodgrain stocks at 4-year low in central pool

Paddy acreage falls by 43.83 lakh hectares; foodgrain stocks at 4-year low in central pool

The paddy acreage is lagging behind that last year by 43.83 lakh hectares due to...

National
Paddy acreage in current Kharif season 35.46 lakh ha below that last year; total crop acreage less by 18.26 lakh ha

Paddy acreage in current Kharif season 35.46 lakh ha below that last year; total crop acreage less by 18.26 lakh ha

The government has eventually released the figures for paddy sowing acreage for...

National
Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

Rainfall deficit of 42-53 per cent in several states may adversely affect foodgrain production in Kharif season

The government did not issue the paddy acreage figures last week. The figures issued...