Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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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.
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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")
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")
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
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?")