Sanjeeb Mukherjee
 "Sanjeeb Mukherjee")
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.
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Centre to soon frame rules to integrate MGNREGA workers into VB-G RAM G
States will get a six-month transition window to notify and align with the new scheme once the Act is formally notified by the Centre
 "Centre to soon frame rules to integrate MGNREGA workers into VB-G RAM G")
India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield
Developed by NDRI Karnal, the synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with resilience, delivering peak daily milk yields of up to 46.5 kg
 "India registers new cow breed that gives 11-19 kgs per day milk yield")
India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners
Though largely routed via UAE, India's basmati rice and tea exports may come under pressure
 "India may face fallout from US 25% tariff on Iran trade partners")
Iran crisis hurting India's basmati exports, affecting mandi prices: Group
Civil unrest in 'pillar market' has disrupted payment cycles, delayed shipments and dented buyer confidence
 "Iran crisis hurting India's basmati exports, affecting mandi prices: Group")
Rabi acreage tops normal levels for most crops till January 9, shows data
Cold wave grips North India; temperature dips to 2.7 degrees in Gurugram
 "Rabi acreage tops normal levels for most crops till January 9, shows data")
India to host global conference on women in agriculture in March
Over 500 researchers, policymakers, women farmers, industry leaders and others will take part in the event, aimed at in-depth discussions and shaping a clear policy-backed roadmap for action
 "India to host global conference on women in agriculture in March")
73% of India's fertiliser demand met via domestic production in 2025: Govt
This has happened as domestic production of fertilisers in 2025 reached an all-time record
 "73% of India's fertiliser demand met via domestic production in 2025: Govt")
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")