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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US tariff: Shrimp biz worth ₹25K cr at stake; farm gate rates drop 19%
Trump's 50% tariff on Indian seafood exports leads to sharp drop in shrimp prices, hurting farmer income in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha; industry urges diversification
 "US tariff: Shrimp biz worth ₹25K cr at stake; farm gate rates drop 19%")
Only 30% Indian districts get CSR funding for development needs: Study
CSR funding misses entirely in 23% of districts, partly in 47%: Study
 "Only 30% Indian districts get CSR funding for development needs: Study")
Basmati players cautious post trade deal with UK, shrimp exporters upbeat
While lower landed costs of basmati rice are welcome, traders feel it will be hard to entirely replace suppliers from Pakistan; meanwhile, marine and agricultural products are expected to see a bump
 "Basmati players cautious post trade deal with UK, shrimp exporters upbeat")
India's marine fish landings drop 2% to 3.47 million tonnes in 2024
India's marine fish landings dropped by 2% in 2024, with Kerala witnessing a 4% fall. Gujarat remained the largest producer, while disruptions from cyclones and heatwaves affected fishing activities
 "India's marine fish landings drop 2% to 3.47 million tonnes in 2024")
Land pooling policy: Punjab govt's urbanisation push faces rural resistance
The policy aims to kick-start a new wave of urbanisation in the predominantly rural state
 "Land pooling policy: Punjab govt's urbanisation push faces rural resistance")
Bihar, north-east states record below-normal rainfall, shows data
LPA for the two months is 422.8 millimeters while for August alone, the met department said that monsoon in totality would be normal at 94-106 per cent of LPA
 "Bihar, north-east states record below-normal rainfall, shows data")
India's sugar output to rise 18% in 2025-26; ISMA seeks 2 mt export quota
With output set to surge, ISMA urges 2 mt export quota and 5 mt ethanol diversion amid growing demand and strong monsoon-linked cane yields
 "India's sugar output to rise 18% in 2025-26; ISMA seeks 2 mt export quota")
The voice of farmers: How Subramaniam backed Swaminathan's seed dream
How C Subramaniam's political backing helped MS Swaminathan secure funds for hybrid seed trials, setting the stage for India's Green Revolution and agricultural self-reliance
 "The voice of farmers: How Subramaniam backed Swaminathan's seed dream")
'Scientist of the soil': New book reveals untold stories of MS Swaminathan
New book 'The Man Who Fed India' reveals untold stories of MS Swaminathan, chronicling his journey, personal life, Green Revolution role, and lifelong service to Indian farming
 "'Scientist of the soil': New book reveals untold stories of MS Swaminathan")
India's shrimp exports hit by US tariffs, UK FTA offers slim relief
With the US imposing 25% tariffs on Indian goods, the shrimp industry faces a major setback, while the UK trade deal offers little immediate relief
 "India's shrimp exports hit by US tariffs, UK FTA offers slim relief")
Why are paddy and maize acreages seeing a big jump this kharif?
Better prices above MSP, coupled with demand from ethanol producers for their fuel-blending programme, are pushing the popularity of maize
 "Why are paddy and maize acreages seeing a big jump this kharif?")
Tenant farmers can access Fasal Bima if authorised by landowners: Govt
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says tenant farmers can now access Fasal Bima and MSP schemes if authorised by landowners, marking a policy shift
 "Tenant farmers can access Fasal Bima if authorised by landowners: Govt")
Kharif sowing hits 75% of target, but pulses and cotton lag behind
Owing to deluge of cheap imports, the area under pulses is down
 "Kharif sowing hits 75% of target, but pulses and cotton lag behind")
Fisheries and aqua sector see big boost from UK trade deal, Maldives MoU
India's fisheries and aquaculture sectors are experiencing significant growth following the UK trade deal and a MoU with the Maldives, which will improve seafood exports and enhance infrastructure
 "Fisheries and aqua sector see big boost from UK trade deal, Maldives MoU")
New national policy on cooperatives calls for apex bank for the sector
India has over 800,000 cooperative societies, comprising around 200,000 cooperatives and 600,000 non-credit cooperatives
 "New national policy on cooperatives calls for apex bank for the sector")
West Bengal leads with 3,127 cases of spurious fertilisers in 5 years
Recent data reveals that West Bengal recorded the highest number of spurious fertiliser cases, followed by Haryana, Odisha, and Punjab, as the government vows strict action
 "West Bengal leads with 3,127 cases of spurious fertilisers in 5 years")
India-UK trade deal: Dairy products excluded, zero duty on 95% agri goods
India secures duty-free access for most agricultural products in the UK market, while protecting dairy, edible oils, and apples from tariff concessions in the India-UK FTA
 "India-UK trade deal: Dairy products excluded, zero duty on 95% agri goods")
New national cooperative policy aims to cover 500 million people
The new National Cooperative Policy aims to increase membership to 500 mn, enhance sector contribution to India's GDP, and ensure democratic control of cooperatives
 "New national cooperative policy aims to cover 500 million people")
No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary
The edible oil companies should promptly pass on the benefits of reduced import duties to the consumers, says Food Minister Prahland Joshi
 "No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary")
House panel expresses concern over 30% staff gaps in Krishi Vigyan Kendras
KVKs are the frontline of agriculture extension and are run by a plethora of organisations, starting from state agriculture universities (SAUs) to even social organisations and state governments
 "House panel expresses concern over 30% staff gaps in Krishi Vigyan Kendras")