 "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
Suicides among those engaged in farm sector fall to two-year low in 2024
Experts often link farm suicides to indebtedness, while the government cites factors such as family problems, illness, drug abuse and marriage-related issues
 "Suicides among those engaged in farm sector fall to two-year low in 2024")
Farmer suicides drop 1.2% in 2024; farm labourers also dip, shows report
Suicides among farmers and farm labourers declined marginally in 2024, according to the latest Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report
 "Farmer suicides drop 1.2% in 2024; farm labourers also dip, shows report")
Sugar industry wary of proposed tighter rules in Sugarcane Control Order
Proposed changes to Sugarcane Control Order, including stricter norms for mills and khandsari units, raise concerns over increased regulatory oversight and potential 'Inspector Raj' in the sector
 "Sugar industry wary of proposed tighter rules in Sugarcane Control Order")
Millers welcome sugarcane FRP hike; farmers say ₹10 rise too meagre
ISMA said the FRP hike is a progressive, farmer-friendly step reflecting the government's continued commitment to strengthening farmer welfare and boosting rural prosperity
 "Millers welcome sugarcane FRP hike; farmers say ₹10 rise too meagre")
Cabinet approves ₹5,659 crore cotton mission to double yields in 5 years
Cabinet raises sugarcane FRP by ₹10/quintal for 2026-27 season
 "Cabinet approves ₹5,659 crore cotton mission to double yields in 5 years")
Central schemes likely to get fresh push after BJP's West Bengal win
The prime example of this is MGNREGA, which has now been replaced by the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (GRAMIN) or VB-G RaM G
 "Central schemes likely to get fresh push after BJP's West Bengal win")
A vote for change, and continuity: BJP swept West Bengal and retained Assam
Superstar Vijay's TVK dazzled in Tamil Nadu, while UDF reclaimed Kerala, and the NDA held on to Puducherry
 "A vote for change, and continuity: BJP swept West Bengal and retained Assam")
Sub-par monsoon not a crisis; agriculture has shown resilience: Chand
Former NITI Aayog member and noted agriculture economist Ramesh Chand says India is better prepared to handle rainfall variability than in the past
 "Sub-par monsoon not a crisis; agriculture has shown resilience: Chand")
Centre releases ₹17,744 crore as first wage instalment for MGNREGA in FY27
Centre clarifies scheme to continue till VB-GRAMIN is rolled out
 "Centre releases ₹17,744 crore as first wage instalment for MGNREGA in FY27")
Above-normal heatwave days likely in parts of India in May, says IMD
Monsoon may arrive over Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-16: IMD
 "Above-normal heatwave days likely in parts of India in May, says IMD")
MGNREGA demand dips in April as fate of VB-G RAM G remains unclear
The drop in work demand in April, the first month of the financial year, is rather unusual as April usually sees good demand as panchayats are flush with funds
 "MGNREGA demand dips in April as fate of VB-G RAM G remains unclear")
TN overtakes Gujarat as top marine fish producer in 2025: CMFRI data
India overall marine fish catch rose by 3 per cent to 3.57 million tonnes in 2025, shows Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute data
 "TN overtakes Gujarat as top marine fish producer in 2025: CMFRI data")
Trade split on cotton duty cut; risks flagged for farmers, CCI
As industry seeks lower cotton import duty amid rising prices, sections of trade warn it could hurt farmers, trigger distress selling, and lead to losses for the Cotton Corporation of India
 "Trade split on cotton duty cut; risks flagged for farmers, CCI")
Fertiliser companies asked to source collectively from global markets
Traders said a beginning in this regards were made last week when IPL issued a tender to import 1.6 million tonnes of DAP and TSP (Triple Super Phosphate) on behalf of the industry
 "Fertiliser companies asked to source collectively from global markets")
Tripura, Kerala top list of best-governed panchayats in India: PAI 2.0
Data shows that in Tripura, out of the total 1,176 gram panchayats which submitted data for the index, almost 943 (80.2 per cent) have figured in category 'A' as per the index
 "Tripura, Kerala top list of best-governed panchayats in India: PAI 2.0")
West Asia crisis: India expects FY27 fertiliser subsidy bill to rise 20%
The jump in subsidies is expected as the country plans to import 6.4 million tonnes of urea and 1.9 million tonnes of other fertilisers this kharif season at high prices
 "West Asia crisis: India expects FY27 fertiliser subsidy bill to rise 20%")
Ashok Lahiri to Gobardhan Das: A NITI reboot amid shifting global sands
The Centre has overhauled NITI Aayog's top leadership, appointing Ashok Lahiri as vice-chairperson and reshuffling full-time members ahead of key policy decisions for Viksit Bharat@2047
 "Ashok Lahiri to Gobardhan Das: A NITI reboot amid shifting global sands")
FM Sitharaman hints at Covid-like fertiliser subsidy for farmers
Finance Minister signals fertiliser prices may not be passed on to farmers despite rising global costs, as subsidy burden mounts amid West Asia tensions
 "FM Sitharaman hints at Covid-like fertiliser subsidy for farmers")
Centre refutes fertiliser shortage claims; urea stocks steady at mid-April
India has urea stocks of around 6.73 million tonnes, against last year's 6.80 million tonnes
India raises wheat procurement target 15% to support rain-hit farmers
States seek higher procurement as unseasonal rains damage crops
 "India raises wheat procurement target 15% to support rain-hit farmers")