 "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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Shree Renuka Sugars to nearly double ethanol capacity; to invest Rs 700 cr
The 20% ethanol blending target has seen sugar sector majors betting on expanding the ethanol capacity; the sector could see an investment of about Rs 10,000 crore in the years ahead
 "Shree Renuka Sugars to nearly double ethanol capacity; to invest Rs 700 cr")
Does a ban on commodities futures trading help govt solve inflation woes?
Futures trading in commodities has been banned at the drop of a hat despite numerous past committees and panels finding no direct linkage between such trading and price rise
 "Does a ban on commodities futures trading help govt solve inflation woes?")
Ethanol purchase price may be hiked by up to Rs 2 per litre next year
Some officials feel increase should be limited to Rs 2 per litre
 "Ethanol purchase price may be hiked by up to Rs 2 per litre next year")
ICAR signs tech transfer pact with Biovet for lumpy skin disease vaccine
India will need around 18-20 crore the indigenous lumpy vaccine doses to completely cover all the cattle population which is estimated to be around 193 million in a year
 "ICAR signs tech transfer pact with Biovet for lumpy skin disease vaccine")
Monsoon may finally start withdrawing in next three days, says IMD
Says withdrawal within range according to new retreat dates of September 17
 "Monsoon may finally start withdrawing in next three days, says IMD")
Paddy sowing deficit narrows to 4.52%; southwest monsoon may remain strong
The Centre expects rice production in the kharif season to drop by 4-5 million tonnes from last year.
 "Paddy sowing deficit narrows to 4.52%; southwest monsoon may remain strong")
Rice prices soften in domestic markets after ban; exports may shrink by 25%
India, which commands 40% share in the global rice trade, exported 21.23 mt of rice in 2021-22, against 17.78 mt in the previous year
 "Rice prices soften in domestic markets after ban; exports may shrink by 25%")
Lumpy Skin disease: No immediate impact on milk output, say states
Officials worry that disease may affect fertility of affected animals, and of their offspring
 "Lumpy Skin disease: No immediate impact on milk output, say states")
Lumpy skin disease may be controlled in a month, says Sanjeev Balyan
On the impact of LSD on the country's milk production, Balyan said there will be a minimal impact on annual milk production, if any
No proof that commodity derivatives trade causes price spikes, finds study
Suspension of their futures does not bring down price volatility either, finds study conducted on behalf of NCDEX Investor Protection Fund
 "No proof that commodity derivatives trade causes price spikes, finds study")
Delayed onset, withdrawal of monsoon: Time for farming in India to adjust?
If the monsoon withdrawal is again delayed this year, this would mean that for the second straight year, the southwest monsoon isn't leaving the country on time
 "Delayed onset, withdrawal of monsoon: Time for farming in India to adjust?")
Centre, states working jointly to stop spread of Lumpy Skin Disease: PM
Says indigenous vaccine and movement of animals being stopped to control the spread of LSD
 "Centre, states working jointly to stop spread of Lumpy Skin Disease: PM")
Trade bodies urge restarting commodity futures ahead of kharif harvest
They say lifting of ban is in the interest not only of farmers and consumers, but also processors and downstream industry
 "Trade bodies urge restarting commodity futures ahead of kharif harvest")
Kharif acreage nears last year's level, except for paddy and pulses
The Centre has clamped export curbs on several paddy varieties as it feels that total production might drop by 10-12 million tonnes due to delayed sowing.
 "Kharif acreage nears last year's level, except for paddy and pulses")
Output of kharif rice may drop by 4-5 mn tonnes due to drought: Govt
In full 2021-22, around 81,000 tonnes of broken rice was allotted from FCI's godowns for ethanol production
 "Output of kharif rice may drop by 4-5 mn tonnes due to drought: Govt")
After duty hike on some varieties, Centre bans broken rice exports
India exported around 1.8 MT broken rice between April-June
PM Modi to inaugurate World Dairy Summit on September 12 in Noida
The technical sessions will be presided over by union cabinet ministers
 "PM Modi to inaugurate World Dairy Summit on September 12 in Noida")
Centre imposes 20% export duty on non-Basmati rice from September 9
The price of rice variants has risen 6-20 per cent in major markets across the country due to drop in acreage, stoking fears of a 6-10 mt fall in kharif production this year, compared to last year
Why India remains a marginal player in global fruit and veggie market
Though a major producer, lack of infra has meant that country accounts for just 1% of market share, and relies predominantly on neighbours
 "Why India remains a marginal player in global fruit and veggie market")
Norms to check misleading ads by social media influencers likely soon
Will include strict penal provisions, will have far-reaching impact, say experts
 "Norms to check misleading ads by social media influencers likely soon")