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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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Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan harps on value addition and integrated farming models
 "Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts")
Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war
India's fertiliser subsidy breached FY26 estimates before the West Asia crisis, with rising imports and consumption set to push the bill higher
 "Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war")
Speciality fertilisers can ease geo-political supply bottlenecks: Experts
In India, speciality fertiliser or non-subsidised fertiliser sales have been growing at the rate of 10-12 per cent per annum
Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis
Government raises non-urea fertiliser subsidy by up to 21 per cent for kharif 2026 to shield farmers from rising global prices and supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions
 "Centre hikes non-urea fertiliser subsidy 10-21% amid West Asia crisis")
Monsoon 2026 to be 6% below normal, July-September rains weak: Skymet
Private forecaster Skymet pegs 2026 monsoon at 94 per cent of LPA, with El Niño impact likely to drag rainfall below normal and key kharif months turning weak
 "Monsoon 2026 to be 6% below normal, July-September rains weak: Skymet")
LPG crisis may reduce India's sugar consumption by 400K tonnes: ISMA chief
Centre rules out banning sugar exports; says no proposal to lower edible oil import duties
 "LPG crisis may reduce India's sugar consumption by 400K tonnes: ISMA chief")
India restores 90% gas supply to fertiliser units ahead of kharif season
Indian Potash Limited has also started scouting for imports of 2.5 million tonnes of urea from global markets
 "India restores 90% gas supply to fertiliser units ahead of kharif season")
Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met
The arthiyas are demanding a fixed 2.5 per cent commission on their purchases, as was the practice till 2020, when it was changed to up to 2.5 per cent
 "Punjab arthiyas to continue strike till fixed commission demand is met")
Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol
Senior industry official said the government also seems amenable to this, as producing more ethanol has become a national priority given the impact of the West Asia war on petroleum prices
 "Sugar industry seeks cap on exports to divert supply for ethanol")
Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut
The duty exemption will start from April 2 and continue till June 30, 2026, an official order said
 "Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut")
There is adequate supply of seeds, pesticides for kharif 2026 sowing: Govt
Says prices of most essential food items fairly stable despite the war
Centre to hold regional meets to boost agriculture policy execution
Centre will organise regional agriculture conferences in April-May to improve policy execution, strengthen Centre-State coordination, and address implementation bottlenecks
 "Centre to hold regional meets to boost agriculture policy execution")
MGNREGA work dips to 53.2 million households in FY26, lowest in six years
In FY25, around 57.8 million households got work under the scheme
 "MGNREGA work dips to 53.2 million households in FY26, lowest in six years")
April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD
IMD says east, central and northwest India may witness more heatwave days than normal during April -June
 "April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD")
Bio-isobutanol can be India's answer to energy insecurity: Dilip Patil
As West Asia tensions strain energy supplies, industry backs bio-isobutanol blending in diesel to boost energy security without affecting mileage, using existing distilleries with minimal investment
 "Bio-isobutanol can be India's answer to energy insecurity: Dilip Patil")
LNG supply to urea units rises to 75-80%; output falls 27% in March
The government has also secured arrangements for 2.8 million tonnes of urea from Russia through the Cape of Good Hope route
 "LNG supply to urea units rises to 75-80%; output falls 27% in March")
Wet April likely in north, central India; may impact late-sown crops
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast today said that rain and hailstorms will continue over North and Central India over the next few days till March 31
 "Wet April likely in north, central India; may impact late-sown crops")
Seven secretary panels to appraise iGoM on measures amid West Asia crisis
The first meeting of the iGoM, which also comprises Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri as other members, might be held on Saturday, sources said
 "Seven secretary panels to appraise iGoM on measures amid West Asia crisis")
Parliament panel seeks 100% MSP procurement for oilseeds, pulses
Parliament panel seeks safeguard duty on palm oil to protect domestic farmers
 "Parliament panel seeks 100% MSP procurement for oilseeds, pulses")
PUSA's IARI enters QS university ranking in agriculture, forestry category
For the first time, India's premier agricultural institute IARI features in QS World University Rankings 2026 in agriculture and forestry, joining top global institutions
 "PUSA's IARI enters QS university ranking in agriculture, forestry category")