 "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.
Page 10 - Sanjeeb Mukherjee
Exporters welcome mandatory APEDA registration for non-basmati rice
Exporters welcomed India's decision to make APEDA registration mandatory for non-basmati rice exports, saying it will aid transparency with minimal cost impact on trade
 "Exporters welcome mandatory APEDA registration for non-basmati rice")
Hold 140% more wheat in buffer at start of season: Flour millers urge govt
Flour millers want wheat buffer stocks raised to 18 million tonnes, urge free exports, GST relief on flour and warn of delayed sowing in Punjab due to floods
 "Hold 140% more wheat in buffer at start of season: Flour millers urge govt")
Apeda figures low in fiscal support even as India looks to sign FTAs
Comparatively modest expenses on salaries and establishment could be a reason
 "Apeda figures low in fiscal support even as India looks to sign FTAs")
India's sugar sector sees sweet days ahead despite some bitter notes
The sugar season for 2025-26 promises to be bountiful, with a projected surplus of almost 12 million tonnes to be produced this season, raising hopes for both exports and ethanol
 "India's sugar sector sees sweet days ahead despite some bitter notes")
La Nina, October rain: What it means for kharif harvest, early rabi sowing
While the monsoons have helped the kharif crop, any extra rains through September and October could adversely impact the standing crop, while a harsh winter due to La Nina could affect perishables
 "La Nina, October rain: What it means for kharif harvest, early rabi sowing")
Trump tariff risks cast shadow on rural income outlook: Nabard survey
In July, the same survey showed that almost 75 per cent of rural households expected their incomes to rise in the next one year, which has now come down to 72.8 per cent in September
 "Trump tariff risks cast shadow on rural income outlook: Nabard survey")
MGNREGA dispute: Supreme Court to take up Centre's plea on Monday
Centre has challenged an HC order to restart MGNREGA works in West Bengal. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports
 "MGNREGA dispute: Supreme Court to take up Centre's plea on Monday")
Only a third of world rivers had water within normal range in 2024: WMO
Only a third of rivers had normal flows in 2024 while glaciers shrank for the third year, WMO report warns, urging stronger monitoring and data sharing to avert future crises
 "Only a third of world rivers had water within normal range in 2024: WMO")
Scientists urge PM Modi to lift stay on GM mustard before 2025 sowing
Senior agricultural scientists write to PM Modi urging coordinated action to lift the stay on GM mustard, stressing biosafety and global adoption ahead of sowing season
 "Scientists urge PM Modi to lift stay on GM mustard before 2025 sowing")
India can spark second Green Revolution with more agri R&D: CIMMYT chief
CIMMYT chief Bram Govaerts says India can drive a second Green Revolution by investing in agricultural research and global partnerships as the farm sector faces new challenges
 "India can spark second Green Revolution with more agri R&D: CIMMYT chief")
Centre sets record 362.96 mt foodgrain output target for 2025-26
Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a record foodgrain target of 362.96 mt for 2025-26, with fertiliser supply measures and state-wise crop roadmaps
 "Centre sets record 362.96 mt foodgrain output target for 2025-26")
Missions alone won't boost output of pulses and oilseeds, says Shivraj
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the rabi conference that India needs policy recalibration to raise pulses and oilseeds output, not just new Missions
 "Missions alone won't boost output of pulses and oilseeds, says Shivraj")
Scarcity amid surplus: The paradox of India's fertiliser shortage
The urea 'shortage' reveals deeper problems: Supply mismanagement, black markets, and panic-driven demand surge
 "Scarcity amid surplus: The paradox of India's fertiliser shortage")
Monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan three days ahead of schedule
IMD confirms southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of Rajasthan on September 14, three days early, with India recording 7% surplus rainfall and strong kharif sowing trends
 "Monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan three days ahead of schedule")
Low-income groups to drive branded sugar demand growth by 2030: Isma
Low-income households will lead growth in branded sugar demand by 2030, while institutional buyers continue to dominate India's sugar consumption trends
 "Low-income groups to drive branded sugar demand growth by 2030: Isma")
India becomes third-largest agrochemical exporter with $3.3 bn exports
Agrochemical exports surged to $3.3 billion in FY25, making India the world's third-largest exporter as ACFI seeks policy support for growth momentum
 "India becomes third-largest agrochemical exporter with $3.3 bn exports")
Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around September 15, says IMD
IMD says southwest monsoon likely to start withdrawing from northwest India by September 15, after surplus rains left the country with 8% above-normal rainfall this season
 "Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around September 15, says IMD")
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market
Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel
 "Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market")
Nepal airport resumes ops, Centre steps up to evacuate stranded Indians
Several states in India launched special cells to assist their residents stranded in the violence-hit country
 "Nepal airport resumes ops, Centre steps up to evacuate stranded Indians")
Want to know where to grow a crop? This Noida agritech startup tells you
This AI platform can analyse climate, soil, and crop data to predict what grows best where-boosting yields and cutting carbon risks
 "Want to know where to grow a crop? This Noida agritech startup tells you")