Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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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 logs record phosphatic, potassic fertiliser output in January 2026
This signals a significant step towards strengthening India's fertiliser self-sufficiency, reducing dependence on imports in a segment that has traditionally relied heavily on overseas supplies
 "India logs record phosphatic, potassic fertiliser output in January 2026")
Why did Ajay Singh's video on a closed ethanol plant in Bihar go viral?
In his video post, Ajay Singh repeatedly referred to his agonising condition as the govt owned companies has stopped buying ethanol from his plant in Bihar, putting his entire business into turmoil
 "Why did Ajay Singh's video on a closed ethanol plant in Bihar go viral?")
Centre withdraws wheat stock limit order citing comfortable supplies
The government has lifted wheat stocking restrictions imposed in May 2025 after private stocks rose sharply and prices softened, though weekly reporting and monitoring will continue
 "Centre withdraws wheat stock limit order citing comfortable supplies")
No market opened for agriculture in India-US trade deal, says Chouhan
Chouhan said that, rather than compromising farmers' interests, the trade deal will open new avenues of opportunity for crops such as rice
 "No market opened for agriculture in India-US trade deal, says Chouhan")
StarAgri sees 55% revenue jump in FY25, eyes ₹2,000 crore in FY26
StarAgri has remained profitable since inception, while its non-performing assets continue to remain below 1 per cent, reflecting disciplined risk management and balance sheet strength
 "StarAgri sees 55% revenue jump in FY25, eyes ₹2,000 crore in FY26")
India can unlock agroforestry potential via four key industries: Report
Plywood, paper, furniture and food processing can help India realise the full economic and environmental potential of its Trees Outside Forests sector
 "India can unlock agroforestry potential via four key industries: Report")
Farm livelihood concerns allayed as agri, dairy sectors kept out of US deal
Centre says sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy are outside the India-US trade deal, easing concerns even as US officials speak of higher farm exports
 "Farm livelihood concerns allayed as agri, dairy sectors kept out of US deal")
Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs
Indian shrimp exporters have welcomed the US decision to cut tariffs, easing severe cost pressures, though industry players say the move came too late as major import orders for 2026 are in place
 "Shrimp industry gets a fresh lease of life after cut in US tariffs")
Indian agrochemical companies scale up via product deals with MNCs
As multinational companies grapple with regulatory uncertainty in India, domestic agrochemical firms are acquiring products and technologies, reshaping the crop protection landscape
 "Indian agrochemical companies scale up via product deals with MNCs")
Budget 2026: Food subsidy seen rising 12% in FY26 on higher procurement
Officials said the higher provisioning also means that the Food Corporation of India might not have to rely on borrowing or any other means in FY27 to fund its shortfall
 "Budget 2026: Food subsidy seen rising 12% in FY26 on higher procurement")
India's rice exporters hope to boost shipments to US after tariff cut
Exporters expect improved competitiveness and higher shipments to the US after the proposed reduction in American tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent
Why revised estimates for FY26 showed an increased food subsidy
Higher food subsidy in FY26 RE reflects Budget support for OMSS rice sales and ethanol blending, easing FCI's borrowing burden beyond PMGKAY costs
 "Why revised estimates for FY26 showed an increased food subsidy")
Budget 2026: Centre allocates ₹30K cr for MGNREGA to clear pending dues
New Act to be notified from April 1, giving states six months to transition and notify it individually
 "Budget 2026: Centre allocates ₹30K cr for MGNREGA to clear pending dues")
Budget 2026: Plantations, fisheries central to farm income strategy
The Budget for agriculture and allied activities was projected to grow by 7.1 per cent in the Budget Estimates of FY27 as against the Revised Estimates of FY26
High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD
'Neutral' El Nino conditions likely till July, says the Met department
 "High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD")
Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year
Private forecaster warns evolving El Nino could suppress monsoon rainfall, raise heatwave risks and impact farm output, with models pointing to a peak in winter
 "Skymet says El Nino might strengthen in middle of Indian monsoon this year")
Eco Survey seeks modest hike in urea price, raises concerns on farm income
On agriculture, the survey noted the advancements in Indian agriculture pointed to the challenges that impact productivity and incomes that still need to be fully addressed
 "Eco Survey seeks modest hike in urea price, raises concerns on farm income")
Centre floats concept note on digital vouchers for PDS to check leakages
The food ministry has proposed pilot projects using e-RUPI digital vouchers in the public distribution system to reduce leakages and diversion of grains, a move strongly opposed by ration shop dealers
 "Centre floats concept note on digital vouchers for PDS to check leakages")
MGNREGA overhauled as overall architecture had reached limits: Eco Survey
Reassessment needed in light of evolving rural realities; MGNREGS structural weakness limited its effectiveness, says Survey
 "MGNREGA overhauled as overall architecture had reached limits: Eco Survey")
India to import 50K tonnes of EU apples at 20% duty under FTA: Govt
Quantity will go up to 100,000 tonnes annually but only over the next 10 years
 "India to import 50K tonnes of EU apples at 20% duty under FTA: Govt")