Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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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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CCEA approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity in FCI for working capital
Move aimed at bolstering FCI's working capital and supporting the agricultural sector
 "CCEA approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity in FCI for working capital")
Rice output expected to grow 5.9% this kharif season, shows data
Pulses production projected to be the lowest in nine years
 "Rice output expected to grow 5.9% this kharif season, shows data")
Punjab and Haryana control paddy stubble burning, but for how long?
Both states, long seen as major contributors, have brought down incidents of stubble burning, a long-term solution will remain out of reach so long as state-support for paddy lifting remains in place
 "Punjab and Haryana control paddy stubble burning, but for how long?")
Kanda Express: How onion-laden trains impact farmers, consumers, traders
Onion procurement for the first train was done by the National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd and for the 2nd by National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd
 "Kanda Express: How onion-laden trains impact farmers, consumers, traders")
Warmer days ahead as IMD predicts above average temperature in November
Weather office said India experienced its warmest October since 1901
 "Warmer days ahead as IMD predicts above average temperature in November")
Govt proposes crisis management plan to tackle zoonotic disease outbreaks
The plan emphasises the need for rapid action and continuous monitoring to minimise the impact of these diseases
 "Govt proposes crisis management plan to tackle zoonotic disease outbreaks")
Bulk sale of onions stabilised prices across markets, says Centre
Second train carrying 840 tonnes of onions from Nashik reached Delhi on Wednesday
 "Bulk sale of onions stabilised prices across markets, says Centre")
Crop prices show mixed trend in relation to their respective MSPs
Though food inflation has been running high largely due to a spike in vegetable prices, when it comes to cereals, oilseeds and pulses the picture is slightly mixed
Over 35% FPCs process multiple documents for registration: Survey
Access to crop insurance and agricultural machinery was limited, with 50 per cent of FPCs lacking crop insurance and 61 per cent without access to agricultural machinery
 "Over 35% FPCs process multiple documents for registration: Survey")
Centre unveils standard treatment guidelines for livestock, poultry
They discourage excessive use of antibiotics in poultry and livestock
 "Centre unveils standard treatment guidelines for livestock, poultry")
Centre rules out state-specific relaxation in paddy procurement norms
Rice millers in Punjab have been on a warpath for the last few weeks, refusing to lift paddy from mandis in Punjab and demanding an easing of procurement norms
 "Centre rules out state-specific relaxation in paddy procurement norms")
MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last
The analysis showed that while 8.5 million workers were deleted, only 4.5 million workers were added to the list of registered MGNREGA workers, thus taking the net deletion to 3.9 million
 "MGNREGA participation dipped in first 6 months this FY compared to last")
Grain-based ethanol makers urgently seek a hike in procurement price
They demand uniform prices be fixed for ethanol produced from all grain sources
 "Grain-based ethanol makers urgently seek a hike in procurement price")
BS Samriddhi: UP's GSDP to surpass Rs 32 trillion in FY25, says CM Yogi
UP Yogi Adityanath added that the crackdown on land mafias by the anti-land mafia squad has freed 64,000 hectares of land
 "BS Samriddhi: UP's GSDP to surpass Rs 32 trillion in FY25, says CM Yogi")
Employment, women's safety are UP's growth mantra: Awasthi at BS Samriddhi
Awasthi was speaking at a panel discussion titled 'Environment protection with infrastructure and tourism development' in UP
 "Employment, women's safety are UP's growth mantra: Awasthi at BS Samriddhi")
Good monsoon raises hopes, but crop prices key to rural India turnaround
The good rains have also meant that residual moisture in the soil is better than in previous years which is likely to significantly aid in the planting and growth of the next rabi crop
 "Good monsoon raises hopes, but crop prices key to rural India turnaround")
How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?
Canada's share in total Masur imports has dropped to almost 38 percent when it comes to matar while it has come down to just around 31 percent
 "How India has gradually lowered its reliance on Canada for pulses imports?")
Centre forms panel to reduce gap between farm to fork in perishables
Agriculture minister suggests shared transport costs between Centre, states to reduce consumer prices for perishable goods like tomatoes, while also proposing agricultural reforms for small-scale farm
 "Centre forms panel to reduce gap between farm to fork in perishables")
Bayer, Mitsubishi, Shell, Temasek to generate carbon credits for farmers
Bayer and Mitsubishi are global leaders in the agriculture space while Shell is big in energy
 "Bayer, Mitsubishi, Shell, Temasek to generate carbon credits for farmers")
In a first, 'Kanda Express' train to roll into Delhi on October 20
The train also perfectly fits into the ruling Mahayuti's pro-farmer drive as Maharashtra goes to polls in the next few weeks
 "In a first, 'Kanda Express' train to roll into Delhi on October 20")