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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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")
MSP logjam: Govt, farmers resume talks after a year, next round on Feb 22
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi met a section of farmers in Chandigarh
 "MSP logjam: Govt, farmers resume talks after a year, next round on Feb 22")
Govt won't extend duty-free import of yellow peas beyond Feb: Joshi
The government had allowed the duty-free import of yellow peas in December 2023 and subsequently extended it thrice till February 28 to boost domestic supplies after the local crop failed
 "Govt won't extend duty-free import of yellow peas beyond Feb: Joshi")
Karnataka tops the list; UP jumps 10 places in local governance performance
The report has measured the performance of states in improving the condition of governance in local bodies in various parameters
 "Karnataka tops the list; UP jumps 10 places in local governance performance")
MP to streamline policies, fast-track public services to draw investors
The amendments and notifications aim to enhance the ease of doing business for industries and manufacturers the state hopes to attract in large numbers at the event
 "MP to streamline policies, fast-track public services to draw investors")
Day temperatures rise 3-6 degree above normal in North, Central India
IMD noted that above-normal temperatures in Northwest and Central India could also affect vegetable crops like onions, garlic, and tomatoes during bulb formation and flowering
 "Day temperatures rise 3-6 degree above normal in North, Central India")
Farm facelift: Budget offers hope for agri, but is it enough to modernise?
Besides the tech issue, the Budget may not have addressed some other concerns relevant for the agriculture sector
 "Farm facelift: Budget offers hope for agri, but is it enough to modernise?")
Legalising land leasing across states continues to face multiple hurdles
While the Economic Survey last month hailed a Kerala model of land leasing, there exist multiple blocks to a comprehensive policy, in part due to differing state laws
 "Legalising land leasing across states continues to face multiple hurdles")
Soy, groundnut purchase deadline extended as prices remain below MSP
Extends deadline for soybean, groundnut procurement as prices stay below MSP
 "Soy, groundnut purchase deadline extended as prices remain below MSP")
New setting, old demands: Centre, farmers to revive stalled discussions
With MSP talks set to resume this week, the Centre prepares to pitch assured pulses procurement - aligning with Budget policies - to protesting farmers
 "New setting, old demands: Centre, farmers to revive stalled discussions")
TOP trinity production likely to rise in 2024-25 season: Govt data
Production of potatoes is projected at 59.57 million tonnes in 2024-25 which is almost 4.4 per cent more than the same period last year
 "TOP trinity production likely to rise in 2024-25 season: Govt data")
Budget 2025-26: Higher loan limit may benefit 10% of KCC accounts
Even now, KCC loan limits are also gradually expanded periodically based on the repayment capacity and overall credit profile of the customer
 "Budget 2025-26: Higher loan limit may benefit 10% of KCC accounts")
Budget 2025: Outcomes keep outlay for drinking water and sanitation intact
Given the transformative effect the two schemes have had on infant mortality and other health indicators, government has decided to keep the momentum going with similar levels of Budgetary allocations
 "Budget 2025: Outcomes keep outlay for drinking water and sanitation intact")
Budget 2025-26: Business as usual for farm, food, and petrol subsidies
The food subsidy for FY26 was estimated at Rs 2.03 trillion, which is 3.04 per cent more than the RE but 0.9 per cent lower than the BE of FY25
 "Budget 2025-26: Business as usual for farm, food, and petrol subsidies")
Budget 2025: FM promises intervention in 100 districts to boost crop yields
Credit limit on KCC raised to Rs 5 lakh; farm Budget at Rs 1.71 trn, 22% more than FY25RE
 "Budget 2025: FM promises intervention in 100 districts to boost crop yields")
IMD forecasts warm Feb; above-normal temperatures may hit wheat crop
The cold wave days over Northwest India are also expected to be 'below-normal' in February
 "IMD forecasts warm Feb; above-normal temperatures may hit wheat crop")
Economic Survey: Consistent 5% farm growth can help absorb surplus labour
It suggested policy reforms to discourage overproduction of cereals while boosting output of pulses and edible oils
 "Economic Survey: Consistent 5% farm growth can help absorb surplus labour")
Sebi extends futures trading ban on seven agri-commodities till March 31
In December 2021, SEBI first announced the suspension of derivatives trading for five commodities/commodity groups
 "Sebi extends futures trading ban on seven agri-commodities till March 31")
Govt raises procurement price of C-heavy molasses ethanol by Rs 1.69/litre
Prices for ethanol produced from B-heavy molasses and sugarcane juice/sugar/sugar syrup remain unchanged at Rs 60.73 and Rs 65.61 per litre, respectively
 "Govt raises procurement price of C-heavy molasses ethanol by Rs 1.69/litre")
Bagasse-generated power from UP sugar mills dropped to six-year low in FY24
Sources attribute the slump in power production from bagasse to govt's reluctance to revise tariff rates
 "Bagasse-generated power from UP sugar mills dropped to six-year low in FY24")