 "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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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")
Budget 2025: Will govt accept farmer demands for assured procurement?
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will resume talks with protesting farmers next month to resolved procurement and Minimum Support Price issues
 "Budget 2025: Will govt accept farmer demands for assured procurement?")
How India's Ministry of Cooperation is reshaping the cooperative sector
Despite legal setbacks, the Amit Shah-led ministry has moved rapidly forward and is expected to soon unveil a new set of regulations to further grow the cooperative sector
NCDEX looking to develop commodity derivatives ecosystem in Iran, Nepal
The tie-ups at present are mostly pro-bono arrangements, but the exchange wishes to monetise them in the future as and when it gets adequate experience and expertise
 "NCDEX looking to develop commodity derivatives ecosystem in Iran, Nepal")
Will Budget 2025 signal bold decisions for the agriculture sector?
Critics say that so far, the Modi government, in its third term, has resisted from making any bold or path-breaking initiatives for the farm sector
 "Will Budget 2025 signal bold decisions for the agriculture sector?")
Agri research needs big boost, has to be more focused, say experts
Studies show that agri research has the highest RoI among farm-linked activities. Will ICAR get more funds in the Budget?
 "Agri research needs big boost, has to be more focused, say experts")
Colombo Stock Exchange to get NCDEX help in commodity derivatives trading
The agreement will enable knowledge transfer between the two exchanges where they will share expertise in product designing and development, trading systems and regulatory framework, sources said
 "Colombo Stock Exchange to get NCDEX help in commodity derivatives trading")
UP sugar mills want status-quo on SAP due to rising cost of production
Sugar season runs from October to September
 "UP sugar mills want status-quo on SAP due to rising cost of production")
Price fluctuations, export standards key hurdles for turmeric mkt: Report
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal formally launches National Turmeric Board
 "Price fluctuations, export standards key hurdles for turmeric mkt: Report")
Vision Document 2047: IMD aims for zero-error forecast up to 3 days
PM urges scientists to develop warning systems for earthquakes
 "Vision Document 2047: IMD aims for zero-error forecast up to 3 days")
Centre to review agriculture situation every week: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Review to include crop condition, pest infestation, and weather conditions to give best value to farmers
 "Centre to review agriculture situation every week: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
Mercury rising: Can India tackle the heat and protect lives, livelihoods?
IMD said 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average
 "Mercury rising: Can India tackle the heat and protect lives, livelihoods?")
Farmers' stir: Leaders of key farmers' groups to put up a united front
SKM, KMM and SKM (Non-Political) hold joint meeting
 "Farmers' stir: Leaders of key farmers' groups to put up a united front")