 "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
MP raises rural land acquisition payout to four times market rate
The move is expected to directly benefit thousands of farming families whose land is acquired for public infrastructure and industrial projects
 "MP raises rural land acquisition payout to four times market rate")
Centre floats draft amendments to marquee Sugarcane Control Order, 1966
Draft proposes minimum distance criteria between mills at 25 km, mandates khandsari units to pay Centre-fixed Fair and Remunerative Price to cane growers
 "Centre floats draft amendments to marquee Sugarcane Control Order, 1966")
India's fertiliser production sees weakest growth in 13 years in FY26
India's fertiliser output contracts in FY26, hit by LNG shortages and shutdowns, marking the sector's weakest performance in over a decade
 "India's fertiliser production sees weakest growth in 13 years in FY26")
Has India's farm output finally become less dependent on the monsoon?
As India faces a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, improved irrigation, resilient seeds and policy support have strengthened farm output, though regional risks and inflation concerns persist
 "Has India's farm output finally become less dependent on the monsoon?")
Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India
In the joint venture (JV) called Indian Retail Alliance Private Ltd (IRAPL), Allana group will hold 51 per cent, while Captain Fresh will have around 49 per cent stake
 "Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India")
El Nino impact may be muted, govt ready for kharif sowing: Shivraj Chouhan
The agriculture minister reviewed kharif preparedness amid El Nino concerns, said strong reservoir levels, irrigation and contingency planning will help limit impact on farm output
 "El Nino impact may be muted, govt ready for kharif sowing: Shivraj Chouhan")
ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms
CAFE norms, overseen by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), require carmakers to keep the average carbon emissions of their fleet within a prescribed limit per year
 "ISMA opposes cut in flex fuel vehicle incentives in CAFE-3 norms")
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab for 2026-27 season
As per the new parameters, FCI will now accept wheat with 70 per cent lustre loss and 15 per cent shrivelled grains in Punjab, as against the existing quality standard of 6 per cent shrivelled grains
 "Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab for 2026-27 season")
MP farmers allege substandard bitter gourd seeds; FIR filed against Nunhems
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered a ban on Nunhems' 'Robusta' bitter gourd seed brand, as per an official statement
 "MP farmers allege substandard bitter gourd seeds; FIR filed against Nunhems")
India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data
India's marine exports rise nearly 14% in FY26 despite tariffs and war impact, while rice shipments decline amid weak prices and West Asia disruptions
 "India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data")
Ahead of farmers' protest, FCI Punjab backs easing wheat procurement norms
Punjab farmers are planning to stage the rail blockade, precisely demanding the same, which is easing of wheat procurement standards in line with neighbouring Haryana and Rajasthan
 "Ahead of farmers' protest, FCI Punjab backs easing wheat procurement norms")
India's domestic urea production likely to jump over 11% in April
IPL tender receives urea import offers totalling 5.6 million tonnes
 "India's domestic urea production likely to jump over 11% in April")
Wheat procurement falls 69% over quality concerns in Punjab and Haryana
Punjab farmers to block rail tracks tomorrow to demand norm relaxations; Haryana eases quality norms
Taking a 'rain check' on agri output as past data softens monsoon concerns
IMD's below-normal monsoon forecast raises farm concerns, but past trends show steady foodgrain output supported by irrigation, resilient seeds, and better rainfall distribution
 "Taking a 'rain check' on agri output as past data softens monsoon concerns")
When rains falter: El Nino builds, India braces for water and farm stress
The call is for urgent conservation and replenishment measures, both for now and the future
 "When rains falter: El Nino builds, India braces for water and farm stress")
Fertiliser subsidy beats FY26 Revised Estimates, experts seek policy shift
India's fertiliser subsidy has exceeded FY26 Revised Estimates, prompting experts to call for policy reforms, including rational pricing, curbs on overuse, and bringing urea under the NBS regime
 "Fertiliser subsidy beats FY26 Revised Estimates, experts seek policy shift")
NAAS recommends steps to reduce import dependence in horticulture
NAAS has proposed steps to reduce India's rising dependence on imported fruits and spices and boost exports through improved crop varieties, stronger traceability and better market linkages
 "NAAS recommends steps to reduce import dependence in horticulture")
IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon in 2026 for the first time in 3 years
The forecast, which has a model error of plus or minus 5 per cent, is mainly due to the development of El Niño conditions during the June to September months, the Met department said
 "IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon in 2026 for the first time in 3 years")
Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils district-wise agri roadmap for 4 MP districts
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan harps on value addition and integrated farming models
Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war
India's fertiliser subsidy breached FY26 estimates before the West Asia crisis, with rising imports and consumption set to push the bill higher
 "Fertiliser subsidies in FY26 topped RE even before West Asia war")