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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Monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan three days ahead of schedule
IMD confirms southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of Rajasthan on September 14, three days early, with India recording 7% surplus rainfall and strong kharif sowing trends
 "Monsoon starts withdrawing from Rajasthan three days ahead of schedule")
Low-income groups to drive branded sugar demand growth by 2030: Isma
Low-income households will lead growth in branded sugar demand by 2030, while institutional buyers continue to dominate India's sugar consumption trends
 "Low-income groups to drive branded sugar demand growth by 2030: Isma")
India becomes third-largest agrochemical exporter with $3.3 bn exports
Agrochemical exports surged to $3.3 billion in FY25, making India the world's third-largest exporter as ACFI seeks policy support for growth momentum
 "India becomes third-largest agrochemical exporter with $3.3 bn exports")
Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around September 15, says IMD
IMD says southwest monsoon likely to start withdrawing from northwest India by September 15, after surplus rains left the country with 8% above-normal rainfall this season
 "Monsoon withdrawal likely to begin around September 15, says IMD")
Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market
Gadkari calls for using isobutanol for blending with diesel
 "Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for sugar sector to tap global biofuel market")
Nepal airport resumes ops, Centre steps up to evacuate stranded Indians
Several states in India launched special cells to assist their residents stranded in the violence-hit country
 "Nepal airport resumes ops, Centre steps up to evacuate stranded Indians")
Want to know where to grow a crop? This Noida agritech startup tells you
This AI platform can analyse climate, soil, and crop data to predict what grows best where-boosting yields and cutting carbon risks
 "Want to know where to grow a crop? This Noida agritech startup tells you")
Veggie prices rise in Delhi as flood waters recede in neighbouring states
Flood-hit crop supplies push vegetable prices up 11-34% in Delhi's Azadpur mandi; experts warn of inflation risks as food costs climb across NCR
 "Veggie prices rise in Delhi as flood waters recede in neighbouring states")
Urea shortage: Supplies in Jun-July exceeded states' requirement, sales
Despite images of farmers standing in line for urea, data shows that supplies to most states were more than both their requests and sales; shortages grew out of sudden demand due to increase in sowing
 "Urea shortage: Supplies in Jun-July exceeded states' requirement, sales")
Late monsoon rains threaten kharif crop yields despite higher acreage
Normal acreage is the average area covered in the last five years
 "Late monsoon rains threaten kharif crop yields despite higher acreage")
GST cut on farm equipment could lead to 6-7% saving, ministry data shows
The Union Ministry for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, meanwhile, said that rate cuts on milk and milk products will have a direct bearing on 10 crore milk farmers across India
 "GST cut on farm equipment could lead to 6-7% saving, ministry data shows")
GST cut on agri inputs to lower cultivation costs, boost farmers' incomes
The GST reduction on agricultural inputs and machinery could lower farmers' cultivation costs, boosting incomes, while also making seafood products more affordable for domestic consumers
 "GST cut on agri inputs to lower cultivation costs, boost farmers' incomes")
NITI Aayog paper advocates use of herbicide-tolerant seeds for pulses
NITI Aayog suggests developing herbicide-tolerant pulses varieties and including pulses in welfare programs like PDS to boost domestic production and ensure self-sufficiency in pulses production
 "NITI Aayog paper advocates use of herbicide-tolerant seeds for pulses")
From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many
Above-normal monsoon this year has seen surge in kharif planting, driving up fertiliser demand, but heavy rains in northern states have also ruined standing crops, while floods have killed hundreds
 "From boon to bane: How monsoon 2025 is turning into a nightmare for many")
Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; Madhya Pradesh loses crown
Maharashtra has overtaken Madhya Pradesh as the state with the most supportive ecosystem for Farmer-Producer Organisations, according to the latest SOFPO report
 "Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; Madhya Pradesh loses crown")
Vegetable prices steady in Delhi despite heavy rain in North India
IMD said today current spell of heavy rains over North to continue for 2 more days
 "Vegetable prices steady in Delhi despite heavy rain in North India")
MGNREGA work demand dips 26% in Aug with spike in kharif sowing
While the civil society felt the drop could be due to a squeeze in funding with the Centre directing states to cap MGNREGA labour budget spending to 60 per cent in the first six months
 "MGNREGA work demand dips 26% in Aug with spike in kharif sowing")
Cash transfers narrow gender gaps but don't alter babies' growth outcomes
The study was based on the evaluation of a maternal cash transfer programme in Jharkhand. Around 480 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), representing 90 per cent in the state, were selected
 "Cash transfers narrow gender gaps but don't alter babies' growth outcomes")
Monsoon to remain vigorous in September after record August rains: IMD
August rainfall in North India was the highest since 2001 and the 13th highest since 1901, with IMD warning of floods, landslides and crop damage if rains persist in September
 "Monsoon to remain vigorous in September after record August rains: IMD")
Farm sector GVA rises 3.7% in Q1 FY26, up from 1.5% a year earlier
The April-June quarter in any financial year is usually a lean period for farming and related activities
 "Farm sector GVA rises 3.7% in Q1 FY26, up from 1.5% a year earlier")
