 "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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Experts differ on link between cyclone numbers in India and climate change
While some cite rising sea surface temperature for the frequency in events, others point to negligible deviation in rain, drought and cyclones during the past 100 years
 "Experts differ on link between cyclone numbers in India and climate change")
Sugar can be exported sans subsidy only under tighter global mkts: industry
Commodity is quoting at $415-420 a tonne in global market currently; industry says price range of $435-440 will make exports without subsidy support viable
 "Sugar can be exported sans subsidy only under tighter global mkts: industry")
SKM asks Prime Minister Modi to restart talks on controversial farm laws
But the grouping of over 30 farmers' organisations sticks to its core demand for repealing acts, legalising MSP
 "SKM asks Prime Minister Modi to restart talks on controversial farm laws")
DAP prices might soften ahead as inputs costs in global markets look down
Centre may not need to provide further support this year as worst seems over for the two major input that goes into making DAP for now
 "DAP prices might soften ahead as inputs costs in global markets look down")
Centre hikes fertiliser subsidy by 140%; farmers to get DAP at old rate
A govt statement said the Centre would spend an additional Rs 14,775 cr on fertiliser subsidy in the current financial year
 "Centre hikes fertiliser subsidy by 140%; farmers to get DAP at old rate")
What did FCI do differently this season to push wheat procurement?
Experts point to three major initiatives that led to a bumper purchase and laid the foundation for deeper and more structural reforms in the annual grain procurement process
 "What did FCI do differently this season to push wheat procurement?")
Just 2% farmers use mobile app in field; little IoT post-harvest: Nasscom
90% start-ups and tech firms have solutions focused only on pre-harvest, not on post-harvest which has a higher investment potential due to the presence of big companies
 "Just 2% farmers use mobile app in field; little IoT post-harvest: Nasscom")
Tauktae: Indian Navy, Coast Guard rescue over 300 people from barges
Indian Navy, Coast Guard lead rescue in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast
 "Tauktae: Indian Navy, Coast Guard rescue over 300 people from barges")
Tauktae: Gujarat faces worst cyclone in over 2 decades, Mumbai airport shut
According to reports, in all 12 people have been killed in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka because of Cyclone Tauktae
 "Tauktae: Gujarat faces worst cyclone in over 2 decades, Mumbai airport shut")
Research paper sees direct link between Cyclone Tauktae and climate change
Study says Bay of Bengal is usually warmer than Arabian Sea and so hosts more tropical storms; However, that scenario is now changing
 "Research paper sees direct link between Cyclone Tauktae and climate change")
Cyclone Tauktae to hit Gujarat on Tuesday morning; 4 dead in Karnataka
In neighbouring Kerala, several parts have witnessed heavy downpour causing water levels to rise in many dams across the state
 "Cyclone Tauktae to hit Gujarat on Tuesday morning; 4 dead in Karnataka")
Ahead of kharif sowing season, govt allows free import of 3 types of pulses
Move aimed at controlling the spiralling prices of pulses; all consignments have to come by Nov 30, before the new local crops arrive
 "Ahead of kharif sowing season, govt allows free import of 3 types of pulses")
Modi cautions about Covid's rapid rural spread, says don't ignore symptoms
Releases 8th installment of PM-KISAN including to over 0.7 million Bengal farmers; extends KCC renewal deadline
 "Modi cautions about Covid's rapid rural spread, says don't ignore symptoms")
Met says cyclone Tauktae intensifies further; may hit Gujarat coast May 18
Low pressure area is likely to become well-marked over Lakshadweep on May 14 morning and concentrate into a deep depression over the same region the following morning
 "Met says cyclone Tauktae intensifies further; may hit Gujarat coast May 18")
Cyclone Tauktae might intensify over Arabian Sea over next few days: IMD
Might cause light to moderate rainfall over Lakshadweep, Kerala and Coastal Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
 "Cyclone Tauktae might intensify over Arabian Sea over next few days: IMD")
Universalising PDS feasible, badly needed in India: Right to Food Campaign
Says at present only 57% population is covered under PDS, while 67% has legal entitlement to subsidised grains under NFSA
 "Universalising PDS feasible, badly needed in India: Right to Food Campaign")
States lift 39% of 3.96 mn tonnes grains under PMGKAY-3 in first 10 days
But they have distributed less than three per cent so far, data provided by the food ministry showed
 "States lift 39% of 3.96 mn tonnes grains under PMGKAY-3 in first 10 days")
Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy
IMD announcement on May 15; timely onset augurs well for its subsequent progress and movement over mainland, which should aid in timely plantation of kharif crops
 "Monsoon likely to arrive over Kerala on June 1, says Earth Sciences Secy")
Universaling PDS won't work here: UN World Food Programme India Head
In a Q&A, Bishow Parajuli explains not everyone in the country needs social protection
 "Universaling PDS won't work here: UN World Food Programme India Head")
27 mn households sought work under employment guarantee scheme last month
This was mainly on account of migrants again returning to their homes due to the second wave of Covid-19 and several cities going into lockdowns
 "27 mn households sought work under employment guarantee scheme last month")