Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain 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.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee is a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering various news beats, mainly in the agriculture, commodities, rural, and food policy space. He has worked at several places, including United News of India (UNI), Dow Jones Newswires, and Financial Express. Currently, he is working as the Agriculture Editor at Business Standard. His work has taken him to some of the most remote areas of the country, allowing him to gain 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.
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India's sugar output to rise 18% in 2025-26; ISMA seeks 2 mt export quota
With output set to surge, ISMA urges 2 mt export quota and 5 mt ethanol diversion amid growing demand and strong monsoon-linked cane yields
 "India's sugar output to rise 18% in 2025-26; ISMA seeks 2 mt export quota")
India's shrimp exports hit by US tariffs, UK FTA offers slim relief
With the US imposing 25% tariffs on Indian goods, the shrimp industry faces a major setback, while the UK trade deal offers little immediate relief
 "India's shrimp exports hit by US tariffs, UK FTA offers slim relief")
Why are paddy and maize acreages seeing a big jump this kharif?
Better prices above MSP, coupled with demand from ethanol producers for their fuel-blending programme, are pushing the popularity of maize
 "Why are paddy and maize acreages seeing a big jump this kharif?")
Tenant farmers can access Fasal Bima if authorised by landowners: Govt
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says tenant farmers can now access Fasal Bima and MSP schemes if authorised by landowners, marking a policy shift
 "Tenant farmers can access Fasal Bima if authorised by landowners: Govt")
Kharif sowing hits 75% of target, but pulses and cotton lag behind
Owing to deluge of cheap imports, the area under pulses is down
 "Kharif sowing hits 75% of target, but pulses and cotton lag behind")
Fisheries and aqua sector see big boost from UK trade deal, Maldives MoU
India's fisheries and aquaculture sectors are experiencing significant growth following the UK trade deal and a MoU with the Maldives, which will improve seafood exports and enhance infrastructure
 "Fisheries and aqua sector see big boost from UK trade deal, Maldives MoU")
New national policy on cooperatives calls for apex bank for the sector
India has over 800,000 cooperative societies, comprising around 200,000 cooperatives and 600,000 non-credit cooperatives
 "New national policy on cooperatives calls for apex bank for the sector")
West Bengal leads with 3,127 cases of spurious fertilisers in 5 years
Recent data reveals that West Bengal recorded the highest number of spurious fertiliser cases, followed by Haryana, Odisha, and Punjab, as the government vows strict action
 "West Bengal leads with 3,127 cases of spurious fertilisers in 5 years")
India-UK trade deal: Dairy products excluded, zero duty on 95% agri goods
India secures duty-free access for most agricultural products in the UK market, while protecting dairy, edible oils, and apples from tariff concessions in the India-UK FTA
 "India-UK trade deal: Dairy products excluded, zero duty on 95% agri goods")
New national cooperative policy aims to cover 500 million people
The new National Cooperative Policy aims to increase membership to 500 mn, enhance sector contribution to India's GDP, and ensure democratic control of cooperatives
 "New national cooperative policy aims to cover 500 million people")
No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary
The edible oil companies should promptly pass on the benefits of reduced import duties to the consumers, says Food Minister Prahland Joshi
 "No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary")
House panel expresses concern over 30% staff gaps in Krishi Vigyan Kendras
KVKs are the frontline of agriculture extension and are run by a plethora of organisations, starting from state agriculture universities (SAUs) to even social organisations and state governments
 "House panel expresses concern over 30% staff gaps in Krishi Vigyan Kendras")
Turning used cooking oil into diesel blending feedstock remains a challenge
India's biodiesel blending rate was at a mere 0.60 per cent in FY25, against a target of 5 per cent by 2030, largely because of limited investments and challenges in collection of used cooking oil
 "Turning used cooking oil into diesel blending feedstock remains a challenge")
Centre approves price deficiency payment scheme for AP's Totapuri mangoes
The proposal was approved following Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and key NDA ally Chandrababu Naidu writing to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to intervene
 "Centre approves price deficiency payment scheme for AP's Totapuri mangoes")
Kharif sowing completed in 65% of area as monsoon remains vigorous
India Meteorological Department (IMD) data showed that rainfall from July 10-16 were almost 31 per cent above normal in North-West India
 "Kharif sowing completed in 65% of area as monsoon remains vigorous")
TV Somanathan's missive urging officers to meet non-officials sparks debate
While most bureaucrats have welcomed the move, others have expressed cautious optimism. Ruchika Chitravanshi, Sanjeeb Mukherjee & Nivedita Mookerji report
 "TV Somanathan's missive urging officers to meet non-officials sparks debate")
Monsoon progress: 80% of India gets normal to excess rainfall, shows data
However, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, and some states in the northeast witnessed deficient rainfall so far
 "Monsoon progress: 80% of India gets normal to excess rainfall, shows data")
Domestic DAP makers take a lesser hit than importers amid price surge
Price of raw materials used by local players has not spiked
 "Domestic DAP makers take a lesser hit than importers amid price surge")
Cabinet clears ₹24,000 cr for PM Dhan Dhaanya Yojana to boost farm output
At least one district will be selected from each state for the scheme, and the aim would be to bring their crop yields, credit penetration and other matrices to national levels
Isma urges Centre to ban ethanol imports, flags ₹40,000 crore risk
Ethanol blending in petrol has reached 19 per cent and is on track to meet the 20 per cent target by the 2024-25 supply year
 "Isma urges Centre to ban ethanol imports, flags ₹40,000 crore risk")
