 "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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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")
CropLife India seeks 5-year data protection in Pesticides Management Bill
The organisation warned that its absence discourages companies from introducing newer and safer crop protection technologies in India
 "CropLife India seeks 5-year data protection in Pesticides Management Bill")
Has India's farm output finally become less dependent on the monsoon?
As India faces a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, improved irrigation, resilient seeds and policy support have strengthened farm output, though regional risks and inflation concerns persist
 "Has India's farm output finally become less dependent on the monsoon?")
Centre approves raising MP wheat procurement quota to 10 million tonnes
Government wheat procurement has declined 11.37% to 14.8 million tonnes in the ongoing rabi season, impacted by delayed crop arrivals across mandis compared to last year
 "Centre approves raising MP wheat procurement quota to 10 million tonnes")
MP raises rural land acquisition payout to four times market rate
The move is expected to directly benefit thousands of farming families whose land is acquired for public infrastructure and industrial projects
 "MP raises rural land acquisition payout to four times market rate")
Centre floats draft amendments to marquee Sugarcane Control Order, 1966
Draft proposes minimum distance criteria between mills at 25 km, mandates khandsari units to pay Centre-fixed Fair and Remunerative Price to cane growers
 "Centre floats draft amendments to marquee Sugarcane Control Order, 1966")
India's fertiliser production sees weakest growth in 13 years in FY26
India's fertiliser output contracts in FY26, hit by LNG shortages and shutdowns, marking the sector's weakest performance in over a decade
Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India
In the joint venture (JV) called Indian Retail Alliance Private Ltd (IRAPL), Allana group will hold 51 per cent, while Captain Fresh will have around 49 per cent stake
 "Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India")
El Nino impact may be muted, govt ready for kharif sowing: Shivraj Chouhan
The agriculture minister reviewed kharif preparedness amid El Nino concerns, said strong reservoir levels, irrigation and contingency planning will help limit impact on farm output
 "El Nino impact may be muted, govt ready for kharif sowing: Shivraj Chouhan")
ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms
CAFE norms, overseen by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), require carmakers to keep the average carbon emissions of their fleet within a prescribed limit per year
 "ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms")
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab for 2026-27 season
As per the new parameters, FCI will now accept wheat with 70 per cent lustre loss and 15 per cent shrivelled grains in Punjab, as against the existing quality standard of 6 per cent shrivelled grains
MP farmers allege substandard bitter gourd seeds; FIR filed against Nunhems
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered a ban on Nunhems' 'Robusta' bitter gourd seed brand, as per an official statement
 "MP farmers allege substandard bitter gourd seeds; FIR filed against Nunhems")
India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data
India's marine exports rise nearly 14% in FY26 despite tariffs and war impact, while rice shipments decline amid weak prices and West Asia disruptions
 "India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data")