 "Sanjeeb Mukherjee")
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is currently the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. He has been a journalist for over 20 years, mainly covering the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, giving him invaluable insights into the dynamics of rural agriculture markets. He has honed his skills in analysing and providing commentary on India's farm sector policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications for climate change. His previous stints include United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and the Financial Express newspaper.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data
India's marine exports rise nearly 14% in FY26 despite tariffs and war impact, while rice shipments decline amid weak prices and West Asia disruptions
 "India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data")
Ahead of farmers' protest, FCI Punjab backs easing wheat procurement norms
Punjab farmers are planning to stage the rail blockade, precisely demanding the same, which is easing of wheat procurement standards in line with neighbouring Haryana and Rajasthan
 "Ahead of farmers' protest, FCI Punjab backs easing wheat procurement norms")
India's domestic urea production likely to jump over 11% in April
IPL tender receives urea import offers totalling 5.6 million tonnes
 "India's domestic urea production likely to jump over 11% in April")
Wheat procurement falls 69% over quality concerns in Punjab and Haryana
Punjab farmers to block rail tracks tomorrow to demand norm relaxations; Haryana eases quality norms
Taking a 'rain check' on agri output as past data softens monsoon concerns
IMD's below-normal monsoon forecast raises farm concerns, but past trends show steady foodgrain output supported by irrigation, resilient seeds, and better rainfall distribution
 "Taking a 'rain check' on agri output as past data softens monsoon concerns")
When rains falter: El Nino builds, India braces for water and farm stress
The call is for urgent conservation and replenishment measures, both for now and the future
 "When rains falter: El Nino builds, India braces for water and farm stress")
Fertiliser subsidy beats FY26 Revised Estimates, experts seek policy shift
India's fertiliser subsidy has exceeded FY26 Revised Estimates, prompting experts to call for policy reforms, including rational pricing, curbs on overuse, and bringing urea under the NBS regime
 "Fertiliser subsidy beats FY26 Revised Estimates, experts seek policy shift")
NAAS recommends steps to reduce import dependence in horticulture
NAAS has proposed steps to reduce India's rising dependence on imported fruits and spices and boost exports through improved crop varieties, stronger traceability and better market linkages
 "NAAS recommends steps to reduce import dependence in horticulture")
IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon in 2026 for the first time in 3 years
The forecast, which has a model error of plus or minus 5 per cent, is mainly due to the development of El Niño conditions during the June to September months, the Met department said
 "IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon in 2026 for the first time in 3 years")
Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan harps on value addition and integrated farming models
 "Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts")
Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war
India's fertiliser subsidy breached FY26 estimates before the West Asia crisis, with rising imports and consumption set to push the bill higher
 "Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war")
Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts
In India, speciality fertiliser or non-subsidised fertiliser sales have been growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent per annum
Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis
Government raises non-urea fertiliser subsidy by up to 21 per cent for kharif 2026 to shield farmers from rising global prices and supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions
 "Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis")
Monsoon 2026 to be 6% below normal, July-September rains weak: Skymet
Private forecaster Skymet pegs 2026 monsoon at 94 per cent of LPA, with El Niño impact likely to drag rainfall below normal and key kharif months turning weak
 "Monsoon 2026 to be 6% below normal, July-September rains weak: Skymet")
LPG crisis may reduce India's sugar consumption by 400K tonnes: ISMA chief
Centre rules out banning sugar exports; says no proposal to lower edible oil import duties
 "LPG crisis may reduce India's sugar consumption by 400K tonnes: ISMA chief")
India restores 90% gas supply to fertiliser units ahead of kharif season
Indian Potash Limited has also started scouting for imports of 2.5 million tonnes of urea from global markets
 "India restores 90% gas supply to fertiliser units ahead of kharif season")
Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met
The arthiyas are demanding a fixed 2.5 per cent commission on their purchases, as was the practice till 2020, when it was changed to up to 2.5 per cent
 "Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met")
Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol
Senior industry official said the government also seems amenable to this, as producing more ethanol has become a national priority given the impact of the West Asia war on petroleum prices
 "Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol")
Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut
The duty exemption will start from April 2 and continue till June 30, 2026, an official order said
 "Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut")
There is adequate supply of seeds, pesticides for kharif 2026 sowing: Govt
Says prices of most essential food items fairly stable despite the war