 "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.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut
The duty exemption will start from April 2 and continue till June 30, 2026, an official order said
 "Agro-chemical sector sees input costs falling 8-9% after customs duty cut")
There is adequate supply of seeds, pesticides for kharif 2026 sowing: Govt
Says prices of most essential food items fairly stable despite the war
 "There is adequate supply of seeds, pesticides for kharif 2026 sowing: Govt")
Centre to hold regional meets to boost agriculture policy execution
Centre will organise regional agriculture conferences in April-May to improve policy execution, strengthen Centre-State coordination, and address implementation bottlenecks
 "Centre to hold regional meets to boost agriculture policy execution")
MGNREGA work dips to 53.2 million households in FY26, lowest in six years
In FY25, around 57.8 million households got work under the scheme
 "MGNREGA work dips to 53.2 million households in FY26, lowest in six years")
April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD
IMD says east, central and northwest India may witness more heatwave days than normal during April -June
 "April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD")
Bio-isobutanol can be India's answer to energy insecurity: Dilip Patil
As West Asia tensions strain energy supplies, industry backs bio-isobutanol blending in diesel to boost energy security without affecting mileage, using existing distilleries with minimal investment
 "Bio-isobutanol can be India's answer to energy insecurity: Dilip Patil")
LNG supply to urea units rises to 75-80%; output falls 27% in March
The government has also secured arrangements for 2.8 million tonnes of urea from Russia through the Cape of Good Hope route
 "LNG supply to urea units rises to 75-80%; output falls 27% in March")
Wet April likely in north, central India; may impact late-sown crops
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast today said that rain and hailstorms will continue over North and Central India over the next few days till March 31
 "Wet April likely in north, central India; may impact late-sown crops")
Seven secretary panels to appraise iGoM on measures amid West Asia crisis
The first meeting of the iGoM, which also comprises Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri as other members, might be held on Saturday, sources said
 "Seven secretary panels to appraise iGoM on measures amid West Asia crisis")
Parliament panel seeks 100% MSP procurement for oilseeds, pulses
Parliament panel seeks safeguard duty on palm oil to protect domestic farmers
 "Parliament panel seeks 100% MSP procurement for oilseeds, pulses")
PUSA's IARI enters QS university ranking in agriculture, forestry category
For the first time, India's premier agricultural institute IARI features in QS World University Rankings 2026 in agriculture and forestry, joining top global institutions
 "PUSA's IARI enters QS university ranking in agriculture, forestry category")
Punjab stares at shortage of gunny bags ahead of wheat procurement season
Despite expectations of a bumper wheat crop, a shortage of around 50 million gunny bags could disrupt procurement operations and strain mandi infrastructure in Punjab.
 "Punjab stares at shortage of gunny bags ahead of wheat procurement season")
High-powered panels begin their review meetings on West Asia conflict
Sources in the know said that the officials did a stock taking of the prevailing situation and will now regularly meet to further devise strategies and other response to the crisis
World may face food crisis if West Asia war persists: Brazil Potash CEO
Prolonged conflict in West Asia could disrupt fertiliser supply chains and impact global planting cycles, raising risks of a food crisis, says Brazil Potash CEO Matt Simpson
 "World may face food crisis if West Asia war persists: Brazil Potash CEO")
PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump stress 'open and secure' Strait of Hormuz
PM speaks with US President, Jaishankar meets Iran envoy as Centre forms seven groups to manage risks to energy, trade and supply chains amid escalating West Asia conflict
 "PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump stress 'open and secure' Strait of Hormuz")
Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception
Might also set up a separate Directorate General of Global Outreach with I&B Ministry
 "Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception")
Archaic tree-felling laws, policy gaps curb India's agroforestry potential
Experts flag outdated tree-felling rules and policy gaps as key hurdles to India's agroforestry growth, warning of rising import dependence despite strong domestic demand and export potential
 "Archaic tree-felling laws, policy gaps curb India's agroforestry potential")
Centre forms seven official panels to tackle impact of West Asia crisis
The first panel on defence, external affairs and public order is led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, with Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh as members
 "Centre forms seven official panels to tackle impact of West Asia crisis")
Centre relaxes monthly sugar sales quota for March on subdued demand
The Centre has relaxed sugar dispatch norms for March 2026, allowing mills flexibility amid weak demand without penalties for missing quota targets
 "Centre relaxes monthly sugar sales quota for March on subdued demand")
Subsidies or science? India's farm future hinges on scaling up R&D
Economist Ashok Gulati of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) said government spending on agriculture R&D is "not even peanuts" by global standards
 "Subsidies or science? India's farm future hinges on scaling up R&D")