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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Centre expects record 115.43 mn tonnes wheat output in 2024-25 rabi season
At present, wheat prices in the Delhi mandis are ruling at around ₹3,000 per quintal, almost 24 per cent higher than the minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,425 per quintal
 "Centre expects record 115.43 mn tonnes wheat output in 2024-25 rabi season")
State govts boost farmer incentives amid concerns over fiscal strain
States are topping up PM-KISAN disbursement with own allocation to keep their poll promises. But can a rise in direct benefit transfer and bonus over MSP go hand in hand? Sanjeeb Mukherjee writes
 "State govts boost farmer incentives amid concerns over fiscal strain")
Govt notifies scheme to make cooperative sugar mills loan eligible
The scheme which was notified today is expected to directly benefit almost 63 cooperative sugar mills in the country which have distilleries attached with them
 "Govt notifies scheme to make cooperative sugar mills loan eligible")
India's farm, trade sectors anxious over US tariff and duties decisions
Among the commodities under discussion - especially after the US imposed tariffs on China - is soybean oil, with hopes of increased imports from the US
 "India's farm, trade sectors anxious over US tariff and duties decisions")
Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop, prices ruling above MSP
Some parts of northern India, including states such as Haryana, saw unseasonal rains and hailstorms in the last few days, damaging the standing crop in some areas
 "Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop, prices ruling above MSP")
Only 15% paddy, 9.6% wheat farmers benefit from MSP system, says paper
However, the MSP system also gives farmers a 23.2 per cent income bump from paddy and 9.6 per cent more income from wheat cultivation
 "Only 15% paddy, 9.6% wheat farmers benefit from MSP system, says paper")
India faces limited gains, more pain from trade war between US and China
Advantage cotton producers, but other farm items at risk of glut from US supplies, say experts
 "India faces limited gains, more pain from trade war between US and China")
MGNREGA work demand remains higher for the fourth straight month
Meanwhile, available funds for the scheme seems to be falling short of the expenditure and as on March 3, a negative net balance of Rs 18,681.24 crore is reflected in the books
 "MGNREGA work demand remains higher for the fourth straight month")
The cost of liquor ban: MP expects an annual revenue loss of less than 2%
The ban on the sale of spirits in 19 locations will impact 47 composite liquor outlets
 "The cost of liquor ban: MP expects an annual revenue loss of less than 2%")
BS Manthan: GM only way to lower edible oil imports, says NITI's Chand
NITI Aayog Member Ramesh Chand says GM is only way to lower edible oil imports
 "BS Manthan: GM only way to lower edible oil imports, says NITI's Chand")
Madhya Pradesh investors' meet attracts Rs 26.6 trillion in commitments
Together with the Regional Industry Conclaves (RICs) that were held across various zones of the state over the last one-year, the investment commitment goes up to almost ₹31 trillion, Yadav said
 "Madhya Pradesh investors' meet attracts Rs 26.6 trillion in commitments")
MPGIS 2025: Talks underway on setting up Deregulation Commission, says PM
Adani group, NTPC, RIL look to invest around Rs 4.7 trillion in the state
 "MPGIS 2025: Talks underway on setting up Deregulation Commission, says PM")
Smart foodgrain management helps Centre keep subsidy bill under control
The government has been offloading some foodgrains in the open market at lower rates instead of giving it away for free through the PDS, besides implementing operational efficiencies
 "Smart foodgrain management helps Centre keep subsidy bill under control")
Cordial talks held with farmers, next meeting on March 19: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi also attended the meeting on Centre's behalf
 "Cordial talks held with farmers, next meeting on March 19: Shivraj Chouhan")
India's farm sector is becoming rainfall-resistant, suggests study
Warehousing capacity and foodgrains production also show a 'weak correlation'
 "India's farm sector is becoming rainfall-resistant, suggests study")
Centre tightens wheat stock limits amid persistent price pressures
The tightening has been done under the powers given to the Central government under the Essential Commodities Act
 "Centre tightens wheat stock limits amid persistent price pressures")
Uttar Pradesh cane SAP unchanged at ₹370/quintal for 2024-25 season
SAP is the rate at which sugar mills in the state have to mandatorily buy cane from farmers. Apart from UP, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand too have their respective SAPs
 "Uttar Pradesh cane SAP unchanged at ₹370/quintal for 2024-25 season")
Expect investments in excess of Rs 4 trn to create 100,000 jobs: MP CM
The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create, said MP CM
 "Expect investments in excess of Rs 4 trn to create 100,000 jobs: MP CM")
Egg and chicken prices fall nearly 7-10% in February on oversupply woes
Egg exports saw a 16 per cent year-on-year drop in volume terms from April to November, says commerce ministry
 "Egg and chicken prices fall nearly 7-10% in February on oversupply woes")
Proposed India-US BTA: US may ask for more access to agri products, ethanol
"The US will ask for major concessions in dairy and agri products, ethanol and removal of price control on medical devices.'' a former senior commerce ministry official said
 "Proposed India-US BTA: US may ask for more access to agri products, ethanol")