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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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Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow
An early March heat spike has raised concerns of a prolonged summer as El Niño risks grow. While preparedness has improved, gaps in planning, funding, and implementation persist
 "Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow")
Fertiliser stocks enough for kharif season; govt reaches out to nations
Warns against needless speculation
 "Fertiliser stocks enough for kharif season; govt reaches out to nations")
Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war
Approval of nano NPK products aims to cut reliance on conventional fertilisers and ease supply pressures amid gas shortages linked to West Asia conflict
 "Centre clears IFFCO's nano NPK fertilisers under FCO amid West Asia war")
Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%
The 52 MMSCMD LNG requirement is based on the average natural gas consumption by urea making units in the last six months (September 2025-February 2026)
 "Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%")
India plans ₹600 crore war chest to boost LNG supply for fertiliser units
With the West Asia war showing no sign of an early end, the government has started working on alternative plans to keep fertiliser units running once they resume operations
 "India plans ₹600 crore war chest to boost LNG supply for fertiliser units")
Many Opposition-ruled states have provisioned VB G RAM G funds: Chouhan
Chouhan also said that the Opposition's protest against VB G RAM G has failed to garner any public support because the country has accepted it as a better scheme than its previous version (MGNREGA)
 "Many Opposition-ruled states have provisioned VB G RAM G funds: Chouhan")
Govt hikes arthiyas commission by 10% for Punjab, Haryana wheat procurement
An official statement today announced that the increased rates will apply starting with the forthcoming Rabi marketing season of 2026-27
 "Govt hikes arthiyas commission by 10% for Punjab, Haryana wheat procurement")
West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors
With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now
 "West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors")
Industry body pitches for ethanol-based cookstoves amid LPG crisis
The industry body said ethanol-based cooking solutions could complement existing LPG usage, particularly when India's growing cooking fuel demand relies heavily on imports
 "Industry body pitches for ethanol-based cookstoves amid LPG crisis")
Parl Panel calls for expansion of digital food coupons in PDS nationally
Centre recently launched pilots in few districts including in Gujarat
 "Parl Panel calls for expansion of digital food coupons in PDS nationally")
West Asia crisis: Farmer earnings may decline if exports remain affected
Though some reports claim that authorities have started exploring alternative routes to quickly ship farm goods bound for West Asia, if the crisis continues, the losses could be substantial
 "West Asia crisis: Farmer earnings may decline if exports remain affected")
Use West Asia crisis to push fertiliser reforms in India: ICRIER paper
With over 68.6% of India's fertiliser value chain dependent on imports, geopolitical tensions pose rising risks to supply security, underscoring the need for urgent sector reforms, ICRIER paper said
 "Use West Asia crisis to push fertiliser reforms in India: ICRIER paper")
ISMA urges PMO to fast-track ethanol blending beyond 20% amid energy crisis
Sources said ISMA, in a letter written a few days ago, stated that while global energy markets remain uncertain, accelerating domestic biofuel utilisation is both an economic and strategic imperative
Edible oil rates rose by ₹1-4 per kg in the last week amid West Asia crisis
Retail edible oil prices begin to rise as global palm and soybean oil rates climb alongside crude oil amid the West Asia crisis
 "Edible oil rates rose by ₹1-4 per kg in the last week amid West Asia crisis")
Madhya Pradesh gets Centre's nod to extend Bhavantar scheme to mustard
The decision to extend the scheme to mustard was taken at a meeting in Delhi today between Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
 "Madhya Pradesh gets Centre's nod to extend Bhavantar scheme to mustard")
SC ruling on Vinp Distilleries restores parity in ethanol procurement: ISMA
The dispute arose after Vinp approached the High Court seeking higher allocation under its long-term offtake agreement (LTOA) in the OMC tender for the 2025-26 ethanol supply year
 "SC ruling on Vinp Distilleries restores parity in ethanol procurement: ISMA")
Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts
A prolonged West Asia conflict could strain India's fiscal position through higher fertiliser subsidies, rising import costs and weaker revenue growth
 "Iran war: Fiscal pressures on govt may mount next FY, say experts")
PM Modi calls for cushioning West Asia crisis impact amid supply fears
Modi's message to ministers to ensure that any inconvenience to citizens is minimised, and to gear up for potential disruptions, was conveyed at the Union Cabinet meeting
 "PM Modi calls for cushioning West Asia crisis impact amid supply fears")
Nagauri Pan Methi gets PPVFRA patent under community farmers' variety
The patent registration was published in the Plant Variety Journal, February 2026 issue, conferring statutory ownership, legal rights upon the farming community of Nagaur district, Rajasthan
 "Nagauri Pan Methi gets PPVFRA patent under community farmers' variety")
India's wheat output pegged at record 120.21 mt in 2025-26, up 2%: Govt
Wheat, a major rabi (winter) crop, is beginning to be harvested and is expected to pick up pace in key growing states in the coming weeks
 "India's wheat output pegged at record 120.21 mt in 2025-26, up 2%: Govt")