 "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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India's mushroom production surges, led by Bihar, but challenges remain
India's mushroom output rose from 51,000 tonnes in 2015 to 347,750 tonnes in 2024, with Bihar at the forefront, but productivity, cold-chain and infrastructure gaps threaten further growth.
 "India's mushroom production surges, led by Bihar, but challenges remain")
Govt revises raw sugar import terms, gives 2 months for refining and sale
DGFT replaces the October 31 sale deadline with a two-month window from filing the Bill of Entry, while the duty-free raw sugar import quota and import cut-off remain unchanged
 "Govt revises raw sugar import terms, gives 2 months for refining and sale")
Govt moves to ban widely used plant protection chemical, Carbosulfan
An expert panel recommended a complete prohibition citing toxicity risks and lack of a specific antidote, while the agrochemical industry warned of pest-management and economic consequences
 "Govt moves to ban widely used plant protection chemical, Carbosulfan")
58% of FY27 fertiliser subsidy budget used in less than 5 months
Over half of India's FY27 fertiliser subsidy has been exhausted in under five months as global prices surged, raising the prospect of higher government spending
 "58% of FY27 fertiliser subsidy budget used in less than 5 months")
No shortage of sugar in India, retail prices to come down soon: ISMA
Sugar prices are expected to ease within 10 days as early crushing, duty-free imports and government measures boost supplies, while India lifts its wheat export ban
Kharif sowing reaches near-2025 levels, just 1.5% lower till August 21
According to the latest data, till August 21, 2026, kharif crops were sown on around 105.67 million hectares of land, which was just 1.5 per cent less than in the same period last year.
 "Kharif sowing reaches near-2025 levels, just 1.5% lower till August 21")
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market
The Centre is using dedicated railway rakes to move buffer onions from Nashik to major cities as retail prices surge and seasonal shortages loom
 "Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market")
Sugar and the politics over price: Import order fuels ethanol debate
Govt's sugar import order sparks debate over ethanol diversion and exports amid a perceived supply shortage
 "Sugar and the politics over price: Import order fuels ethanol debate")
CabSec seeks programmes in colleges to build an advanced Indian economy
Sources said the directions include preparing a model to improve employability and upskilling opportunities for ITI students, besides rejigging method for awarding them degrees
 "CabSec seeks programmes in colleges to build an advanced Indian economy")
Govt allows 1 mn tonnes of raw sugar imports to curb domestic price rise
India will import 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at nil duty to curb record domestic prices ahead of the festival season and ease concerns over dwindling stocks
PM Modi calls for better use of govt data, greater interoperability
PM Modi urges government departments to break data silos, improve interoperability and use AI with human judgement to strengthen governance and connectivity
 "PM Modi calls for better use of govt data, greater interoperability")
Centre caps sugar stocks; mills told to furnish three days' sale details
Centre caps sugar stocks held by bulk consumers at 15 days' requirement as prices hit record highs; mills must disclose buyer-wise sales for August 17-19
 "Centre caps sugar stocks; mills told to furnish three days' sale details")
After a gap of almost 10 years, India may have to resort to sugar imports
India may import 1 mt of raw sugar at nil duty after a decade as low stocks and higher consumption push domestic prices to a record high ahead of the festival season
VB-G RAM-G's first month: Poor jobs data, but the story is more complex
July persondays fell sharply from MGNREGA levels, but the Centre cites sowing pauses, monsoon recovery and transition issues, while experts say one month is too early to judge
 "VB-G RAM-G's first month: Poor jobs data, but the story is more complex")
PM Modi calls upon farmers to leverage FTAs to build global agro brands
The Prime Minister also called for chemical-free farming and said the government had absorbed higher global fertiliser costs to keep urea and DAP affordable for farmers
 "PM Modi calls upon farmers to leverage FTAs to build global agro brands")
Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth
HURL is exploring green urea and coal gasification projects while considering ammonium sulphate and NPK production at its Barauni and Sindri units
 "Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth")
Fertiliser sales decline in July despite a pick-up in the monsoon
Fertiliser sales fell across key nutrients in July despite a stronger monsoon, suggesting farmers entered the peak sowing season with adequate stocks
Kharif sowing gap narrows; UBS discounts sharp decline in rural demand
Jain said overall, the group expects rural demand to remain more resilient than in previous episodes of monsoon-related stress, even as growth moderates from current levels
 "Kharif sowing gap narrows; UBS discounts sharp decline in rural demand")
Centre to push for NCDC power expansion through cooperative law amendment
The proposed NCDC law amendment seeks to widen financing channels for the cooperative sector and reduce procedural delays in accessing loans, grants and other financial assistance
 "Centre to push for NCDC power expansion through cooperative law amendment")
Sowing pause in seven states pulls VB-G RAM G person-days down 61% in July
VB-G RAM G work fell 61% in July as seven states paused the scheme for sowing, making year-on-year comparisons with MGNREGA difficult due to the new provision
 "Sowing pause in seven states pulls VB-G RAM G person-days down 61% in July")