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.
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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")
Govt conducting pilots with Agristack to link land, fertiliser use, crops
Agriculture Secretary Rajat Kumar Mishra said that in Haryana, an experiment was conducted to connect land, fertiliser usage and crops grown using Agristack, and it showed remarkable results
 "Govt conducting pilots with Agristack to link land, fertiliser use, crops")
Budget 2026 outlook: Key expectations for agriculture, rural sectors
With falling crop prices, slowing farm income growth and pressure on subsidies, the Union Budget for FY27 is expected to focus on agriculture reforms, rural spending and cooperatives
 "Budget 2026 outlook: Key expectations for agriculture, rural sectors")
India-EU FTA to boost marine exports with tariff cuts of up to 26%
Concerns over non-tariff barriers for farm and animal products remain
 "India-EU FTA to boost marine exports with tariff cuts of up to 26%")
US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share
Republican senators from two key US farm states push for tariff relief from New Delhi as American pulses growers struggle to regain India market share lost to Canada and others
 "US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share")
Centre likely to use digital farmer IDs to rationalise urea sales
Move could be another attempt to rein in burgeoning fertiliser subsidy
 "Centre likely to use digital farmer IDs to rationalise urea sales")
Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms
The past decade has seen farmers slowly but steadily expand acreage under more lucrative fruits and vegetables, signalling a gradual diversification away from cereal crops
 "Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms")
Swamitva drone data likely to improve civic amenities in rural areas
Centre conducts pilots in seven Varanasi villages, hackathon to make best use of drone survey data for Swamitva
 "Swamitva drone data likely to improve civic amenities in rural areas")
India needs fertiliser pricing reforms to restore soil health: Paper
ICRIER paper calls for rational fertiliser pricing, targeted support and site-specific solutions to restore soil health, improve crop nutrition and address India's persistent malnutrition challenge
 "India needs fertiliser pricing reforms to restore soil health: Paper")
Centre permits 500,000 tonnes of wheat product exports under strict rules
This permission to export wheat products comes just weeks ahead of the 2026 harvest season, in which wheat production is expected to touch a new record
 "Centre permits 500,000 tonnes of wheat product exports under strict rules")
Seeds Bill to protect farmers, not open doors to foreign products: Chouhan
"There is a misconception being spread that this will affect traditional seeds. That's not true," he said. The Bill's provisions do not apply to farmers and farm varieties
 "Seeds Bill to protect farmers, not open doors to foreign products: Chouhan")
Farm loan waivers don't address underlying causes of farmer distress: Paper
The paper is based on a farmer survey of 2,838 farmers in Punjab, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
 "Farm loan waivers don't address underlying causes of farmer distress: Paper")
Centre to soon frame rules to integrate MGNREGA workers into VB-G RAM G
States will get a six-month transition window to notify and align with the new scheme once the Act is formally notified by the Centre
 "Centre to soon frame rules to integrate MGNREGA workers into VB-G RAM G")
India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield
Developed by NDRI Karnal, the synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg
 "India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield")
India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners
Though largely routed via UAE, India's basmati rice and tea exports may come under pressure
 "India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners")