 "Sanjeeb Mukherjee")
Sanjeeb Mukherjee
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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Will talk to environment ministry on HtBt cotton issue, says Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the agriculture ministry will discuss the illegal cultivation of HtBt cotton with the environment ministry, addressing concerns raised by farmers
 "Will talk to environment ministry on HtBt cotton issue, says Chouhan")
Rainfall 15% above normal, but 33.5% of districts remain monsoon-deficient
It is in these 33.5 per cent districts where agriculture activities would be under most threat
 "Rainfall 15% above normal, but 33.5% of districts remain monsoon-deficient")
10 years on, time to reassess PM Fasal Bima Yojana: AIC of India's Mundayur
Single national scheme predominantly funded by the Centre is best option, says Lavanya R. Mundayur
 "10 years on, time to reassess PM Fasal Bima Yojana: AIC of India's Mundayur")
Centre plans to make registration mandatory for vegetable oil units
The government proposes mandatory registration for all vegetable oil producers under a new amendment to the Vegetable Oil Products, Production, and Availability Order of 2011
 "Centre plans to make registration mandatory for vegetable oil units")
DBT of central, state aid in agriculture still riddled with challenges
What remains the Holy Grail of DBT is the direct transfer of input subsidies into the bank accounts of farmers, and within it, the transfer of fertiliser subsidies
 "DBT of central, state aid in agriculture still riddled with challenges")
India-US talks: Chouhan says govt will adjust duties to ban apple imports
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces plans to adjust duties on apple imports to boost domestic production, while addressing concerns from J&K and Himachal Pradesh growers
 "India-US talks: Chouhan says govt will adjust duties to ban apple imports")
Forecast meets futures with NCDEX to tap real-time IMD weather data
This would help NCDEX develop statistically validated weather indices that form the foundation of weather-linked futures contracts
 "Forecast meets futures with NCDEX to tap real-time IMD weather data")
Millers seek easing of export curbs as DDGS glut hits wheat bran demand
Wheat bran prices drop to almost ₹20 a kg from nearly ₹25 in May 2025
 "Millers seek easing of export curbs as DDGS glut hits wheat bran demand")
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")