 "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
Chouhan asks ICAR scientists to explore non-GMO ways to raise pulses yield
Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges ICAR to find non-GMO solutions to boost pulses and oilseed yields as the council unveils its agriculture roadmap for 2047
 "Chouhan asks ICAR scientists to explore non-GMO ways to raise pulses yield")
Cabinet clears new urea policy to add 10 mt domestic production capacity
The Cabinet has approved NIPU-2026 to add 10 million tonnes of domestic urea capacity through 8-9 new plants, aiming to curb imports and boost self-reliance
 "Cabinet clears new urea policy to add 10 mt domestic production capacity")
Cabinet may clear new urea investment policy on Wednesday to curb imports
The guaranteed buyback under the new policy, according to sources, will be available to the units for a period of eight years from the date of commencement of production
Centre bans paraquat dichloride herbicide over human health concerns
The plant protection chemical has already been banned in more than 70 countries for various reasons, the most prevalent of which is its adverse impact on human and animal health
 "Centre bans paraquat dichloride herbicide over human health concerns")
Centre enacts series of reforms to keep food subsidy bill in check
Changes to AAY entitlements, digital food vouchers, procurement systems and PDS reforms signal a broader effort to improve targeting, reduce leakages and contain food subsidy costs
 "Centre enacts series of reforms to keep food subsidy bill in check")
Kharif sowing picks up pace but acreage gap still remains big enough
Kharif sowing gathers pace as monsoon improves, but acreage remains below last year amid weak rainfall concerns
 "Kharif sowing picks up pace but acreage gap still remains big enough")
'Low income levels crimp panchayats' ability to raise own-source revenue'
Low incomes, limited economic activity and weak tax collection continue to constrain panchayats' own-source revenue, affecting their financial autonomy
 "'Low income levels crimp panchayats' ability to raise own-source revenue'")
VB G RAM G scheme rules: Performance twist in state fund allocation
States can offset lower formula-based allocations by meeting performance benchmarks under the govt's new funding framework
 "VB G RAM G scheme rules: Performance twist in state fund allocation")
Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu: Two success stories in India's agriculture
Among hilly regions and Northeast India, Assam, Manipur and Tripura recorded the highest CAGR during the same period, though from a smaller base
 "Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu: Two success stories in India's agriculture")
Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the usual date for the monsoon to cover the entire country is July 8 and, therefore, this year it has been delayed by a day
 "Southwest monsoon covers India, 36 days after touching Kerala coast")
Water levels improve in reservoirs as southwest monsoon picks up
Reservoir water levels across India rose sharply in the week to July 9 as strong monsoon rains boosted storage, with western India recording levels well above the 10-year average
 "Water levels improve in reservoirs as southwest monsoon picks up")
Plant protection industry objects to film over 'pesticide poisoning' claims
Agro Chem Federation of India has asked the CBFC to scrutinise The India Story - Slow Poison in Progress, alleging its claims on pesticides, cancer and food safety lack scientific backing
 "Plant protection industry objects to film over 'pesticide poisoning' claims")
Agriculture's answer lies beyond the sector, says EAC-PM chairman
Urges faster shift of workers into rural non-farm sectors to improve farm incomes
 "Agriculture's answer lies beyond the sector, says EAC-PM chairman")
Regulatory reforms can lift spice market to $13 bn by 2034: Icrier
An ICRIER policy brief says India's spices market could expand to nearly $13 billion by 2034 if regulatory gaps, testing inconsistencies and supply chain issues are addressed
 "Regulatory reforms can lift spice market to $13 bn by 2034: Icrier")
Draw micro-level plans to tackle El Niño, weak monsoon: PMO to ministries
All major ministries attend high-level review meeting on low monsoon impact; rains 51 per cent surplus on Tuesday
 "Draw micro-level plans to tackle El Niño, weak monsoon: PMO to ministries")
Amit Shah unveils plan for a cooperative life insurance company
The government plans to launch a cooperative life insurance company and expand Bharat Taxi, aiming to boost financial inclusion and deepen the cooperative model in new sectors
 "Amit Shah unveils plan for a cooperative life insurance company")
Centre revamps natural and organic farming certification framework
Centre restricts regional councils to single-state ops
 "Centre revamps natural and organic farming certification framework")
Active monsoon phase may narrow kharif sowing gap after weak June
An active southwest monsoon is expected to accelerate kharif sowing after a weak June, helping narrow the rainfall deficit and support crop prospects
 "Active monsoon phase may narrow kharif sowing gap after weak June")
15 vessels carrying urea, DAP, sulphur crossed Hormuz after US-Iran truce
The official statement said that of the remaining five vessels, three are carrying urea and one is carrying ammonia. All are scheduled to leave for India in the next few days
 "15 vessels carrying urea, DAP, sulphur crossed Hormuz after US-Iran truce")
Govt raises onion buffer procurement price by 13% to support farmers
Procurement price increased to ₹2,125 a quintal to improve farmer returns, while government says onion supplies remain adequate despite recent firmness in prices
 "Govt raises onion buffer procurement price by 13% to support farmers")