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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As NDA returns to power in Bihar, all eyes turn to its farm promises
Topping of PM-KISAN by ₹3,000 a year; guaranteed procurement at MSP at panchayat level major sops
 "As NDA returns to power in Bihar, all eyes turn to its farm promises")
Centre warms up to allowing wheat product exports with quantitative curb
Consumer Affairs urges DGFT for taking action against flour millers demand to open exports
 "Centre warms up to allowing wheat product exports with quantitative curb")
Govt releases draft Seeds Bill 2025, draws flak over farmers' compensation
Critics say it's silent on farmers' compensation, but welcome emphasis on traceability and price regulation
 "Govt releases draft Seeds Bill 2025, draws flak over farmers' compensation")
Low prices dampen sentiment in rabi sowing season despite good outlook
Things are in place for a good rabi harvest. But farmers must contend with poor prices for their kharif harvest. And that may have a knock-on effect on rabi prices in a vicious cycle
 "Low prices dampen sentiment in rabi sowing season despite good outlook")
India's PVC resin imports contain carcinogens up to 5 times safety limits
PVC currently accounts for nearly 30 per cent of India's economy, with widespread use in water, sanitation, irrigation, healthcare, construction and infrastructure sectors
 "India's PVC resin imports contain carcinogens up to 5 times safety limits")
Sowing trend: Wheat acreage rises 129% as of November 7, shows data
Soil moisture substantially improved owing to vigorous post-monsoon showers across many parts of India, which swayed farmers to plant more area under rabi crops to get the best yields
 "Sowing trend: Wheat acreage rises 129% as of November 7, shows data")
Rabi sowing starts on a positive, crop realisations continue to disappoint
While key inputs such as water, seeds and fertilisers are adequate, the poor price performance of the kharif harvest might dampen farmers earning
Indonesia's higher biodiesel mandate has limited impact on palm oil prices
India to remain a major market for palm oil, say top Indonesian officials
 "Indonesia's higher biodiesel mandate has limited impact on palm oil prices")
Pre-Budget meetings with govt: Economists urge FM to push capex pedal
Some experts flagged that state governments' debt has become unsustainable
 "Pre-Budget meetings with govt: Economists urge FM to push capex pedal")
Sugar industry likely to get sweet reprieve amid ethanol, pricing shocks
Centre's move to allow 1.5 million tonnes of sugar exports offers relief to a stressed sector grappling with ethanol allocation cuts, cane price hikes, and growing political pressure
 "Sugar industry likely to get sweet reprieve amid ethanol, pricing shocks")
Centre to allow 1.5 mn tonnes sugar exports, scrap 50% molasses duty
Sources in the sugar industry said the food ministry has decided to allow exports of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar in 2025-26, but a final nod from a high-powered group of ministers is still awaited
 "Centre to allow 1.5 mn tonnes sugar exports, scrap 50% molasses duty")
FY27 Budget may increase food subsidy by 7-8% to nearly ₹2.2 trillion
The Centre may raise FY27 food subsidy by around 7% to around ₹2.17 trillion as grain procurement and welfare distribution costs rise under the PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme
 "FY27 Budget may increase food subsidy by 7-8% to nearly ₹2.2 trillion")
Calcutta HC directs immediate resumption of MGNREGA work in West Bengal
The matter was taken up by the Division Bench comprising Justice Sujoy Paul, acting chief justice, and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, after being mentioned earlier in the day
 "Calcutta HC directs immediate resumption of MGNREGA work in West Bengal")
Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement, shows data
This could have serious implications on farmers' earnings as the kharif harvest has picked up pace since late October
 "Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement, shows data")
IMD taking baby steps in using AI, but apprehensions over accuracy remain
The Indian Meteorological Department is testing AI-based forecasting models, but has found that physical models still offer higher accuracy, especially regarding intensity of specific weather events
 "IMD taking baby steps in using AI, but apprehensions over accuracy remain")
Arya.ag NBFC arm plans to exceed ₹3K crore in commodity financing in FY26
Arya.ag does commodity financing through its NBFC arm, Aryadhan Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd
 "Arya.ag NBFC arm plans to exceed ₹3K crore in commodity financing in FY26")
Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement between Sept-Oct
Prices of soybean, moong, and groundnut remained below MSPs in late October despite some recovery, prompting government action through import curbs and procurement plans
 "Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement between Sept-Oct")
MP wants to quit decentralised procurement scheme amid financial strain
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav tells Centre delays in clearing foodgrain stocks under DCP are causing major financial losses to the state government
 "MP wants to quit decentralised procurement scheme amid financial strain")
Bihar Assembly poll campaign puts spotlight on tenant farmers' rights
Campaigning for the Bihar polls has put spotlight on tenant farmers' rights, even as tenancy legalisation remains contentious
 "Bihar Assembly poll campaign puts spotlight on tenant farmers' rights")
Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India to ease out Pakistan
Pakistan became the country's significant rice supplier after India banned non-basmati rice exports in 2023 to cool down domestic markets
 "Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India to ease out Pakistan")