 "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.
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Farm R&D drove a third of India's increase in agri output in 2025: Icar
Icar estimates agricultural R&D contributed around Rs 55,000 crore, or a third, to the increase in India's farm output value between 2024 and 2025, its latest analysis shows
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Welfare of citizens should be at heart of all reforms, says PM Modi
PM calls for convergence among youth-centric initiatives to tackle drug abuse
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India's fertiliser exports rise 52% in three years from FY24 to FY26
Official data show Brazil remains biggest buyer as imports continue to dominate the sector
 "India's fertiliser exports rise 52% in three years from FY24 to FY26")
Ubharta Purvanchal conclave: Eastern UP's untapped mine lies above the soil
Crop residue, farmer collectives, and biomass industries can unlock fresh incomes, cleaner energy, and stronger agricultural value chains
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Fringes to frontline: Purvanchal phoenix rising on growth, investment push
Long defined by a troubled reputation, the region is scripting a new story through connectivity, industry, logistics, investment, and entrepreneurship
 "Fringes to frontline: Purvanchal phoenix rising on growth, investment push")
Urea, DAP sales show marginal dip in June 2026 despite patchy monsoon
India's fertiliser sales dipped only marginally in June despite a weak monsoon, while easing global prices offered relief even as FY27 subsidy estimates remained elevated
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Kharif sowing picks up pace, year-on-year acreage gap narrows to 6%
This happened even as the monsoon entered a weak phase, as the rains in the previous fortnight provided sufficient soil moisture to start planting
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The welfare promise and the database challenge of cash transfer schemes
Can opaque database rationalisation derail the gains from women cash transfer schemes? Sanjeeb Mukherjee finds out
 "The welfare promise and the database challenge of cash transfer schemes")
Sugar industry says recent price spike not supported by fundamentals
ISMA and NFCSF said India has adequate sugar stocks to meet domestic demand and urged traders and buyers to avoid speculative purchases and hoarding
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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")