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.


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Government May Approve 8 New Urea Plants, Rs 80,000 Crore Investment Likely

Government May Approve 8 New Urea Plants, Rs 80,000 Crore Investment Likely

The government may approve eight of the 14 applications received for new urea plants,...

National
Global Sulfur Shortage Keeps DAP Prices High; Government Subsidy Decision Awaited

Global Sulfur Shortage Keeps DAP Prices High; Government Subsidy Decision Awaited

A global sulfur shortage is keeping DAP prices elevated, with international prices...

Opinion
Poultry Feed Costs Rise 25 Percent, Put India’s Poultry and Egg Sector Under Pressure

Poultry Feed Costs Rise 25 Percent, Put India’s Poultry and Egg Sector Under Pressure

India’s growing poultry sector faces rising feed costs as maize, DORB and other...

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Government Tightens Sugar Stock Rules as Prices Stay Elevated, Orders Strict Compliance from Mills

Government Tightens Sugar Stock Rules as Prices Stay Elevated, Orders Strict Compliance from Mills

The Centre has intensified efforts to keep sugar prices under control ahead of the...

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Lumpy Skin Disease Resurges in Cattle; Most States Still Rely on Goatpox Vaccine Despite LSD Vaccine Availability

Lumpy Skin Disease Resurges in Cattle; Most States Still Rely on Goatpox Vaccine Despite LSD Vaccine Availability

India is witnessing a resurgence of lumpy skin disease (LSD) among cattle, raising...

Opinion
The Growing Role of Non-Bank Credit in India's Agrifood Economy

The Growing Role of Non-Bank Credit in India's Agrifood Economy

India’s agrifood economy is seeing a growing role for NBFCs, fintechs and other...

National
Indian Agricultural Credit: Some Successes and Misses

Indian Agricultural Credit: Some Successes and Misses

Gaps in access and regional balance persists, next phase of farm credit reform must...

Opinion
Transforming India’s Cotton Productivity: Rasi Seeds’ Innovations and Vision

Transforming India’s Cotton Productivity: Rasi Seeds’ Innovations and Vision

Rasi Seeds Chairman Dr M Ramasami outlines how Bt hybrids transformed India’s cotton...

Opinion
PM-KISAN’s Next Phase should Follow the Farm Calendar

PM-KISAN’s Next Phase should Follow the Farm Calendar

PM-KISAN’s five-year extension up to 2030-31 offers an opportunity to link predictable...

Opinion
Sugar Crisis: Policy Failures, Faulty Estimates and the Cost of Ignoring Research

Sugar Crisis: Policy Failures, Faulty Estimates and the Cost of Ignoring Research

Sugar prices in India are reaching record levels, but the crisis is not solely the...

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Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action

Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action

In a letter sent by the Directorate of Sugar to all sugar mills across the country,...

National
Rice Prices Surge Up to 20%; Export Deals in Jeopardy as Rising Costs Push Exporters into Default

Rice Prices Surge Up to 20%; Export Deals in Jeopardy as Rising Costs Push Exporters into Default

A 15-20% rise in non-basmati rice prices over the past month has put Indian exporters...

National
Sugar Prices Surge as Production Falls Short; Ex-Factory Rates Jump by Up to Rs. 600 per Quintal in July

Sugar Prices Surge as Production Falls Short; Ex-Factory Rates Jump by Up to Rs. 600 per Quintal in July

India's sugar prices have surged by up to Rs. 600 per quintal in July as lower-than-expected...

Opinion
Gulf Crisis Exposes India’s Import Vulnerability, Its Time to Reduce Dependence on Fertilizer Imports

Gulf Crisis Exposes India’s Import Vulnerability, Its Time to Reduce Dependence on Fertilizer Imports

The Gulf conflict has disrupted global fertilizer and gas supplies, driving up prices...

National
El Niño and Cane Crisis: India's Sugar Output May Stay Below Demand for Third Straight Year

El Niño and Cane Crisis: India's Sugar Output May Stay Below Demand for Third Straight Year

India's sugar sector is staring at a supply crunch as weak monsoon prospects, falling...