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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Toxic differences persist over ban decision on monocrotophos pesticide
The industry is lobbying for total relaxation of a three-year-old veto but wants lethal chemical proscribed; civil society demands an extension of the ban
 "Toxic differences persist over ban decision on monocrotophos pesticide")
ISMA lowers 2022-23 sugar output and ethanol diversion estimates
However, several industry players said despite fall in sugar production, ethanol diversion will be steady at 4.5 million tonnes as against 3.6 million tonnes in 2021-22 (October to September)
 "ISMA lowers 2022-23 sugar output and ethanol diversion estimates")
Frequency of heatwaves rising in India due to global warming: IMD paper
But number of cold waves has seen a decline
 "Frequency of heatwaves rising in India due to global warming: IMD paper")
FY24 MGNREGS budget might last just a few months if enough work provided
During below-normal monsoon years, MGNREGS acts as a cushion for rural labourers who find it difficult to get work in the fields and farms
 "FY24 MGNREGS budget might last just a few months if enough work provided")
Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities
Majority unprepared with action plans, as extreme weather looms: Experts
 "Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities")
Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states
"Wheat procurement is progressing smoothly," a senior food ministry official told PTI
 "Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states")
Afghanistan already has a lot on its plate, but not enough food
Following the August 2021 Taliban takeover, a severe economic crisis gripped Afghanistan, exacerbated by droughts, floods, and earthquakes
 "Afghanistan already has a lot on its plate, but not enough food")
Kharif pulses, oilseeds, cotton most vulnerable to uneven rains: Report
Cereals, millets most resilient
 "Kharif pulses, oilseeds, cotton most vulnerable to uneven rains: Report")
FSSAI to serve notices to food companies for ads 'violating norms'
Food standards regulator proposed action follows controversy about influencer withdrawing video about Bournvita
 "FSSAI to serve notices to food companies for ads 'violating norms'")
NCDEX isabgol futures clocks 102 tonnes volume on first day of trade
Some of the major players in the India isabgol (psyllium husk) market include Baidyanath, Dabur India, Giriraj Enterprises, and Karnataka Antibiotics
 "NCDEX isabgol futures clocks 102 tonnes volume on first day of trade")
Cloudy with a chance of debate: Making of a 'normal' monsoon in India
CHASING THE CLOUDS: Timeliness, distribution, and spread of this complex weather pattern are critical to farm output and economic growth
 "Cloudy with a chance of debate: Making of a 'normal' monsoon in India")
Heat wave: States on alert; Grid braces for record peak power demand
While a few states have heat action plans, experts warn they are not enough
 "Heat wave: States on alert; Grid braces for record peak power demand")
Heat wave to stay on in East; North likely to get relief, says IMD
Centre advises states to take adequate precautions
 "Heat wave to stay on in East; North likely to get relief, says IMD")
Beyond good rains: The making of a 'normal monsoon'
Their timeliness, distribution and spread are of vital importance for Indian agriculture
 "Beyond good rains: The making of a 'normal monsoon'")
Civil society, industry take contrasting positions on pesticide ban order
The panel, it is believed, recommended retaining the ban on only three of the 27 pesticides
 "Civil society, industry take contrasting positions on pesticide ban order")
Civil society, pesticide industry present contrasting picture on ban order
The Supreme Court also asked the government to place on record two reports on the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides in India
 "Civil society, pesticide industry present contrasting picture on ban order")
Centre asks states to speed up lumpy vaccination ahead of Monsoon
Deadly virus had killed more than 180,000 cows last year
 "Centre asks states to speed up lumpy vaccination ahead of Monsoon")
Despite hoping for better prices this season, rain dampens farmers' returns
Growers are staring at lower margins due to unexpected downpour during the March harvest. However, the FCI has come to their rescue
 "Despite hoping for better prices this season, rain dampens farmers' returns")
Jeera prices jump again on low crop estimates; second spike since Jan
For farmers though, this wild fluctuation in prices in the last few months is doing more harm than good
 "Jeera prices jump again on low crop estimates; second spike since Jan")
Normal monsoon key but not the only factor to keep inflation under control
Developments such as Covid-induced lockdowns and the Russia-Ukraine war have also played a crucial role in keeping the inflation rate elevated
 "Normal monsoon key but not the only factor to keep inflation under control")
