 "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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Farmers' income has more than doubled during Modi years, shows new paper
Study by a NITI Aayog member reveals income jumped 126% between 2014-15 and 2023-24, surpassing the target set by the Modi government
 "Farmers' income has more than doubled during Modi years, shows new paper")
Fall in nominal GVA also drags down real agriculture growth in FY26
The nominal growth rate of GVA of agriculture and allied activities is projected at a record low of just 0.8 per cent in FY26, down from 10.4 per cent in the last financial year
 "Fall in nominal GVA also drags down real agriculture growth in FY26")
Govt issues new draft of Pesticides Management Bill to curb spurious sales
Industry says absence of regulatory data protection in new draft could hamper research; welcomes no pricing control
 "Govt issues new draft of Pesticides Management Bill to curb spurious sales")
Budget 2026-27 likely to signal new cooperative sector's ambition
A blueprint is likely on the anvil to spell out how the sector will reach 500 million people and treble its economic contribution
 "Budget 2026-27 likely to signal new cooperative sector's ambition")
2025 was 8th warmest year since 1901; extreme weather caused 2,760 deaths
India recorded its eighth warmest year in 2025 since 1901, with extreme weather events killing 2,760 people, while the IMD forecast below-normal rains and colder days ahead in early 2026
 "2025 was 8th warmest year since 1901; extreme weather caused 2,760 deaths")
Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year
With early models hinting at an evolving El Nino around India's monsoon onset, forecasters warn that 2026 rainfall may hinge on how the climate crosses the spring uncertainty barrier
 "Climate analysts weigh whether 2026 will turn out to be an El Nino year")
Gross PMFBY premium falls in kharif 2025 as cup and cap model takes root
Lower actuarial bids and Maharashtra dropping add-ons could ease the Centre's subsidy burden in FY26
 "Gross PMFBY premium falls in kharif 2025 as cup and cap model takes root")
2025: When rural optimism rose but farm returns stayed under pressure
GST rate cuts and welfare transfers lifted consumption, but falling crop prices clouded farm incomes
 "2025: When rural optimism rose but farm returns stayed under pressure")
States will gain ₹17,000 crore due to VB-G RAM G, says SBI paper
The paper has taken seven criteria and divided them into equity and efficiency. To simulate the hypothetical scenario, it takes seven parameters and assigns weights to balance both equity and efficien
 "States will gain ₹17,000 crore due to VB-G RAM G, says SBI paper")
Expect our state's share in tax devolution to rise to 20%: UP FM Khanna
UP's finance minister Suresh Khanna says disciplined spending, revenue surpluses and rising capex have helped India's most populous state maintain fiscal stability while expanding infrastructure
 "Expect our state's share in tax devolution to rise to 20%: UP FM Khanna")
Year-ender 2025: Rural economy steadies as GST cuts offset weak crop prices
Lower crop prices and weak nominal farm growth weighed on rural incomes in 2025, but GST cuts, welfare support, and rising consumption helped stabilise demand and sentiment
 "Year-ender 2025: Rural economy steadies as GST cuts offset weak crop prices")
25 years of PM Gram Sadak Yojana: 95% of rural road targets achieved
As of December 2025, nearly 787,520 kilometres (km) out of a total sanctioned length of 825,114 km of rural roads had been completed under various phases of the scheme
 "25 years of PM Gram Sadak Yojana: 95% of rural road targets achieved")
Hold awareness meetings on G RAM G law: Centre to gram panchayats
According to an official letter issued a few days ago, the gram sabhas should ensure active participation of villagers, workers, women, SC/ST households and other vulnerable groups
 "Hold awareness meetings on G RAM G law: Centre to gram panchayats")
Oilseed extractors plan far-East push as oil meal exports slow down
Indian oilseed extractors are planning a far-East outreach to revive oil meal exports amid weak global demand, rising competition from DDGS, and logistical advantages over US suppliers
 "Oilseed extractors plan far-East push as oil meal exports slow down")
Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data
Rabi sowing has covered 91% of the normal area so far, with total acreage 1.4% higher than last year, led by gains in wheat, mustard and pulses, official data shows
 "Rabi sowing over in 91% normal area, acreage 1.43% higher, shows data")
Water-soluble fertiliser imports steady despite China export crackdown
Between January and November 2024 and 2025, data show that speciality water soluble fertiliser imports from China dropped by just 8.7 per cent, while overall it rose by 8.8 per cent
 "Water-soluble fertiliser imports steady despite China export crackdown")
Did MGNREGA act as safety net for casual labour during sowing, harvest?
Civil society groups say the VB-G RAM G Bill could weaken casual labour's bargaining power, as MGNREGA served as a safety net and fall back option when farm wages turned unattractive
 "Did MGNREGA act as safety net for casual labour during sowing, harvest?")
Centre to decide on sugar exports, higher ethanol quota next month and half
Maharashtra's sugarcane arrears stood at ₹2,000 crore till November 30, 2025
 "Centre to decide on sugar exports, higher ethanol quota next month and half")
MGNREGA work demand dips during peak sowing and harvest time, shows data
MGNREGA data show work demand typically dipped between July and November over the past 10 years before rising from December
Civil society groups plan nationwide protest against scrapping of MGNREGA
Lok Sabha starts debate on VB-G RAM G that replaces MGNREGA, Parl Panel head wants new bill to be send to standing committee for detailed examination
 "Civil society groups plan nationwide protest against scrapping of MGNREGA")