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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No uptick in monsoon over South India, to enter weak phase: Skymet
The IMD said that intense rainfall spells will continue over North-East India, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next five days
 "No uptick in monsoon over South India, to enter weak phase: Skymet")
Early kharif sowing shows healthy progress; rice, pulses area up
The actual pick-up in sowing will happen once the monsoon becomes active over Central and Western India
 "Early kharif sowing shows healthy progress; rice, pulses area up")
In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index
According to IIM-A, the index will be a reliable source in benchmarking land prices in rural and semi-urban areas and help in signalling converting agricultural land into real estate
 "In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index")
Around 31 mn households demand work under MGNREGA in May, up 11% YoY
The figure is also much higher than the corresponding pre-Covid period, data shows
 "Around 31 mn households demand work under MGNREGA in May, up 11% YoY")
India's farm sector clocks 4.1% growth in Q4 of FY22, shows data
Any growth between 3.5 and 4 per cent for the farm sector is considered above the long-term trend line
 "India's farm sector clocks 4.1% growth in Q4 of FY22, shows data")
IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect
Monsoon in core rain-fed areas that are home to bulk of Kharif pulses and oilseeds, is likely to be 106% of LPA
 "IMD raises 2022 monsoon forecast to 103% of LPA on likely La Nina effect")
Centre warns of CBI, EoW action against post-dated wheat export LCs
Since wheat export was banned on May 13, the government has been cracking down on exporters who are waiting to have their orders cleared on the basis of invalid LCs
 "Centre warns of CBI, EoW action against post-dated wheat export LCs")
Skymet says IMD declared Southwest monsoon onset in a hurry; Met denies
The private weather office says IMD overlooked its own parameters to meet forecasts; Met says it will never compromise on standards. Skymet says rains haven't come yet
 "Skymet says IMD declared Southwest monsoon onset in a hurry; Met denies")
Southwest Monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of scheduled date
Met dept confirms that conditions have been satisfied for declaration of onset; 10 of 14 monitoring stations report rainfall of 2.5 mm or more in past 24 hours
 "Southwest Monsoon arrives in Kerala three days ahead of scheduled date")
PM Modi may hold first in-person meet of NITI Aayog since 2019 soon
The meeting comes at a time when NITI Aayog has a new vice-chairman in Suman Bery
 "PM Modi may hold first in-person meet of NITI Aayog since 2019 soon")
Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast within next 2-3 days, says IMD
Heavy downpour unlikely and rains will remain within range in Kerala and Andhra; making this a weak onset
Wheat markets still on the edge a fortnight after govt's export ban
The spike in prices seen since March-end prompted Meena to ignore repeated reminders to sell to government-run procurement centres, a decision he now regrets
 "Wheat markets still on the edge a fortnight after govt's export ban")
Cap on sugar exports will ensure availability in festivals: Food Secretary
Edible oil industry criticises zero-tariff quota on soy and sun oil; palm imports could fall to an 11-year low.
 "Cap on sugar exports will ensure availability in festivals: Food Secretary")
Govt announces import relief for edible oil; cut in sugar exports next
Move follows ban on wheat export to rein in inflation
 "Govt announces import relief for edible oil; cut in sugar exports next")
Four ships waiting to berth at Kandla port to load wheat for exports
Traders said some 190,000 tonnes of wheat are struck for want of fresh approvals; another 1.5-1.6 million tonnes are at the ports
 "Four ships waiting to berth at Kandla port to load wheat for exports")
Rajasthan urban jobs plans to use migrant labourers only in emergencies
State scheme uses eligibility document that people from outside the state may struggle to get, say civil society groups.
 "Rajasthan urban jobs plans to use migrant labourers only in emergencies")
Production shortage? India's wheat procurement subpar despite export ban
Farmers have been holding on to their produce as the price of wheat in the open market recouped some of the losses it suffered in the aftermath of the ban
 "Production shortage? India's wheat procurement subpar despite export ban")
Fuel duty cuts likely to help ease retail inflation by up to 25 bps
But experts call for other fiscal measures too to bring inflation down
 "Fuel duty cuts likely to help ease retail inflation by up to 25 bps")
Urban job scheme: How 6 states do it, what is needed to make it work
A council advising the Prime Minister recommends securing employment for the urban poor.
 "Urban job scheme: How 6 states do it, what is needed to make it work")
Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban, likely giving India 'big relief'
Indonesia's prohibition was one of the biggest acts of crop protectionism since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February.
 "Indonesia to lift palm oil export ban, likely giving India 'big relief'")
