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.
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4.5% more households demand work under MGNREGA in June, shows data
Kharif acreage was almost 11 per cent more than last year till June 30 while paddy acreage was nearly 48 per cent more than the same period last year
 "4.5% more households demand work under MGNREGA in June, shows data")
Niti Aayog paper on India-US trade deal goes offline, raising questions
The paper called for lower tariffs on soybean and corn from the US, both of which would be genetically modified, while their byproducts could hurt the domestic processing industry and ethanol makers
 "Niti Aayog paper on India-US trade deal goes offline, raising questions")
From the fields: Kharif sowing picks up pace, cotton lags, shows IMD data
The sowing data also showed that cotton acreage is almost 9 per cent less than normal as farmers have opted for some other crops due to repeated instances of pest infestations
 "From the fields: Kharif sowing picks up pace, cotton lags, shows IMD data")
IMD sees above-normal July rain, warns central India, Uttarakhand, Haryana
Parts of East and North-East India may receive below-normal July rainfall while central India, Uttarakhand and Haryana could face flood risk due to heavy showers
 "IMD sees above-normal July rain, warns central India, Uttarakhand, Haryana")
India-US BTA: Sangh affiliates draw red line over GM crops, dairy products
The Sangh Parivar has also pointed to the efforts by US Senator Lindsey Graham to move a Bill that proposes steep economic penalties on India
 "India-US BTA: Sangh affiliates draw red line over GM crops, dairy products")
Monsoon covers entire India 9 days ahead of schedule, fastest in 5 yrs
The southwest monsoon normally covers the entire country by July 8. Therefore, 2025 is quickest when the monsoons have covered the entire country since 2020
 "Monsoon covers entire India 9 days ahead of schedule, fastest in 5 yrs")
Non-crop sectors gain GVO share as livestock rises, crop dips: Mospi
Livestock, fishing and aquaculture raised their GVO share between FY12 and FY24, while the crop sector's share fell though it remains the largest contributor
 "Non-crop sectors gain GVO share as livestock rises, crop dips: Mospi")
Chinese squeeze drives up DAP fertiliser prices, spurs West Asia reliance
It's the second-most-consumed fertiliser in India after urea but a significant portion is imported
 "Chinese squeeze drives up DAP fertiliser prices, spurs West Asia reliance")
French fries maker Hyfun Foods may expedite its IPO plans to fund growth
"The IPO plans are still at a discussion stage but we do plan to reach there in next 2-3 years," Soundararadjane told Business Standard in an interaction
 "French fries maker Hyfun Foods may expedite its IPO plans to fund growth")
Farmers want DBT for schemes, AI based price forecasting tools from govt
On DBT, sources said the officials in the agriculture ministry feel that as of now, financial assistance for lots of schemes, such as farm mechanisation, goes directly into the bank account of farmers
 "Farmers want DBT for schemes, AI based price forecasting tools from govt")
Govt to undertake crop-wise planning to boost yields starting with soybean
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says crop-wise reviews will begin with soybean in MP as kharif sowing surges 10 per cent above last year's acreage
 "Govt to undertake crop-wise planning to boost yields starting with soybean")
Landed prices of imported edible oils move up despite halving of duty
While exporters have raised prices to nullify duty cuts, concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict, and the expected global diversion of additional vegetable oil for biofuel blending schemes are factors
 "Landed prices of imported edible oils move up despite halving of duty")
Kharif sowing up 10% till June 20 as south-west monsoon gathers pace
The rains have now become vigorous over the main pulses and oilseeds growing in the central and western parts of the country which should further assist in their early planting
 "Kharif sowing up 10% till June 20 as south-west monsoon gathers pace")
Gene-edited rice may pose IPR risks, scientists say in letter to PM
Centre has assured multiple times that all IPR concerns linked to gene-edited rice will be addressed and farmers will not face any licensing burden
 "Gene-edited rice may pose IPR risks, scientists say in letter to PM")
MGNREGA verdict in, but tug of war between Centre, state lingers in Bengal
Even as both the TMC and the BJP claim 'victory' after the Calcutta HC's order on resumption of MGNREGA in the state, political fault lines are likely to widen before Assembly polls next year
 "MGNREGA verdict in, but tug of war between Centre, state lingers in Bengal")
India's parboiled, raw rice exports dip for 4th month in a row in May
The dip in export has come despite India lifting almost all the restrictions on overseas shipments from September 2024
 "India's parboiled, raw rice exports dip for 4th month in a row in May")
Cooperative taxi platform aims to offer fair pricing and social security
Backed by eight major cooperatives including Amul and IFFCO, Sahakar Taxi will launch in December 2025, starting with Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra under a driver-owned model
 "Cooperative taxi platform aims to offer fair pricing and social security")
Centre reviews HC order to resume MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1
Kolkata High Court asks Centre to restart MGNREGA in West Bengal with safeguards against corruption, prompting review of legal and procedural steps
 "Centre reviews HC order to resume MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1")
Govt will tighten seed & pesticide laws, tackle stray animal issue: Chouhan
Agriculture minister says Centre will tighten seed and pesticide laws, launch tech tools for weather and crop monitoring, and ensure KVK scientists regularly visit farms
 "Govt will tighten seed & pesticide laws, tackle stray animal issue: Chouhan")
Monsoon revival to give impetus to kharif sowing, shows IMD data
With the southwest monsoon expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks, sowing should gather more steam
 "Monsoon revival to give impetus to kharif sowing, shows IMD data")