 "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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Day after PM's meeting, Chouhan pushes result-oriented governance model
Dedicated teams of at least 10 officers each will review grievances, representations, citizen complaints across ministries on a daily basis
 "Day after PM's meeting, Chouhan pushes result-oriented governance model")
As India's thirst for edible oil grows, curbing imports seems unworkable
India's edible oil demand continues to rise on the back of population growth and improving incomes, making import dependence difficult to curb unless domestic oilseed production rises sharply
 "As India's thirst for edible oil grows, curbing imports seems unworkable")
Centre restores 97% gas supplies to fertiliser units amid West Asia crisis
Not only that, through strategic global tendering outside the Strait of Hormuz, India has successfully secured supplies of around 2.5 million tonnes of urea to meet peak kharif demand
 "Centre restores 97% gas supplies to fertiliser units amid West Asia crisis")
Fertiliser subsidy bill for FY27 may rise by ₹70,000 cr on West Asia crisis
If the actual subsidy numbers come close to the current estimates, this would mean that India's FY27 fertiliser subsidy could be among the highest in recent years
 "Fertiliser subsidy bill for FY27 may rise by ₹70,000 cr on West Asia crisis")
FinMin asks banks, FIs to cut travel costs, promote electric vehicle use
The Finance Ministry has asked state-owned financial institutions to curb travel spending, adopt virtual meetings, and progressively shift to electric vehicles
 "FinMin asks banks, FIs to cut travel costs, promote electric vehicle use")
India's fertiliser imports from China jump 173% in FY26, shows data
Russia retained its position as the top source of India's fertiliser imports. It accounted for 6.8 million tonnes of imports, as against 4.9 million tonnes in FY25
 "India's fertiliser imports from China jump 173% in FY26, shows data")
Centre's sugarcane draft rules create ripples in western Uttar Pradesh
A section of farmers feel the proposed provisions could hurt cane growers and small khandsari units. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports
 "Centre's sugarcane draft rules create ripples in western Uttar Pradesh")
Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, says IMD
The monsoon, the primary rain-bearing system, normally arrives in Kerala around June 1 and advances northwards to cover other parts of the country
 "Southwest monsoon likely to set in over Kerala on May 26, says IMD")
Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune
Calls for quick action in developing new varieties; highlights slow progress in clean plant programme
 "Chouhan finds functional gaps at ICAR's grape research institute in Pune")
Industry, farmers raise concerns as sugar exports banned until Sep 30
Sugar stocks tumble up to 7% after export ban announcement
 "Industry, farmers raise concerns as sugar exports banned until Sep 30")
IFAD looking to make 3-4 direct investments in India in next one year: AVP
IFAD's AVP Donal Brown said that the funding agency is now increasingly looking to fund 3-4 direct investments in the private sector over the next year
 "IFAD looking to make 3-4 direct investments in India in next one year: AVP")
Govt hikes paddy MSP by ₹72 per quintal and sunflower seed by ₹622
Cabinet raises MSPs for kharif crops for 2026-27, with sharper increases for oilseeds, pulses and cotton to encourage diversification and cut imports
 "Govt hikes paddy MSP by ₹72 per quintal and sunflower seed by ₹622")
CACP warns fertiliser DBT may hurt agricultural output, reduce usage
The Commission suggested that digital platforms such as AgriStack should be leveraged to contain imbalanced use of soil nutrients and reduce the subsidy burden without affecting farm production
 "CACP warns fertiliser DBT may hurt agricultural output, reduce usage")
IMD launches two AI-enabled monsoon forecast models for first time in India
IMD says 2026 monsoon likely to reach parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the weekend
 "IMD launches two AI-enabled monsoon forecast models for first time in India")
VB-G RAM G replacing MGNREGA to come into force across India from July 1
The Centre has notified the VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026, with a 125 day rural employment guarantee and expanded infrastructure creation mandate
 "VB-G RAM G replacing MGNREGA to come into force across India from July 1")
PM's push for less use of chemical fertilisers may face pricing hurdle
India's is estimated to have consumed close to 40 million tonnes of urea in FY26, which is one of the highest in recent times
Agrochemical industry opposes curbs on Paraquat, Carbosulfan usage
Industry says restrictions on two widely used crop protection chemicals could increase cultivation costs, encourage counterfeit products and disrupt kharif operations
 "Agrochemical industry opposes curbs on Paraquat, Carbosulfan usage")
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")