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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Why income support schemes tend to elude tenant farmers: Grassroots studies
PM-Kisan is a central government scheme of 2018 that gives Rs 6,000 a year as minimum income support to small and marginal farmers
 "Why income support schemes tend to elude tenant farmers: Grassroots studies")
Kharif crop output, including rice, may drop due to uneven monsoon
Initial production estimate shows rice production could be over 3 per cent less this kharif as compared to last year
 "Kharif crop output, including rice, may drop due to uneven monsoon")
Wheat acreage jumps in initial sowing on good weather and firm price
According to the latest preliminary data by the Union ministry of agriculture, wheat has been sown in around 0.38 million hectares till October 27
 "Wheat acreage jumps in initial sowing on good weather and firm price")
NCLT relief to help Bajaj Hindusthan focus on expansion, growth plans
Sources said the plans, which were on hold due to the NCLT proceedings, will now be restarted with renewed vigour
 "NCLT relief to help Bajaj Hindusthan focus on expansion, growth plans")
Govt reduces floor price of basmati rice exports to $950 per tonne
On August 27, the government banned exports of basmati rice below $1,200 per tonne to restrict possible "illegal" shipment of white non-basmati rice in the garb of premium basmati rice
 "Govt reduces floor price of basmati rice exports to $950 per tonne")
BBSSL will strive to protect India's indigenous seeds, says Amit Shah
Highlighting the need to provide quality certified seeds to farmers, Shah said that BBSSL has been established to boost domestic production as well as exports of certified seeds
 "BBSSL will strive to protect India's indigenous seeds, says Amit Shah")
India's tur, urad production might fall in kharif 2023, says BoB analysis
Production of rice, the largest cereal grown during the season, is expected to be more than last kharif
 "India's tur, urad production might fall in kharif 2023, says BoB analysis")
NCLT dismisses petition against Bajaj Hindustan after withdrawal by SBI
The company owed banks about Rs 4,771 crore and had availed itself of two debt-restructuring schemes, leading to steep haircuts taken by the lenders
 "NCLT dismisses petition against Bajaj Hindustan after withdrawal by SBI")
Centre approves Rs 22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilizers for rabi season
The FY24 Budget had estimated the subsidy expenditure on non-urea fertilisers at Rs 44,000 crore for the 2023-24 financial year
 "Centre approves Rs 22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilizers for rabi season")
Demand, supply mismatch pushing up vegetable inflation frequently: CRISIL
A study by rating agency Crisil found that vegetable inflation has been the most volatile in the food category, in fact.
 "Demand, supply mismatch pushing up vegetable inflation frequently: CRISIL")
OMCs float tender to supply 8.25 billion litres of ethanol in FY24
The bid document was floated a few days back, and the validity of the bids was till July 31, 2024
 "OMCs float tender to supply 8.25 billion litres of ethanol in FY24")
Food prices to remain stable during festival season, says food secretary
The government has used all tools at its disposal, be it trade policy or stock limit norms, to ensure prices remain stable, said Chopra
 "Food prices to remain stable during festival season, says food secretary")
Centre hikes wheat MSP by 7% ahead of polls, highest increase since 2014
Wheat is a primary rabi crop in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, which are slated to go to the polls in the upcoming weeks. Here, the BJP and the Congress are locked in a close battle
 "Centre hikes wheat MSP by 7% ahead of polls, highest increase since 2014")
Will the September uptick in rural economy sustain in future?
The uptick in monsoon rains in September after a dry August and improvement in kharif acreage seem to be the immediate plausible reasons for the improvement
 "Will the September uptick in rural economy sustain in future?")
Imported food item for re-export doesn't need clearance, says FSSAI
The FSSAI advisory should also come as a big relief in ease of doing business
 "Imported food item for re-export doesn't need clearance, says FSSAI")
NCLT has considered SBI petition for withdrawal: Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar
The company owed banks around Rs 4,771 crore and had availed itself of two debt-restructuring schemes, leading to steep haircuts taken by the lenders
 "NCLT has considered SBI petition for withdrawal: Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar")
Centre mulls stock limit on sugar if full disclosure doesn't come by Oct 17
Additionally, the government is likely to extend the current restrictions on sugar exports indefinitely after October 31
 "Centre mulls stock limit on sugar if full disclosure doesn't come by Oct 17")
Basmati rice minimum export price review still under consideration: Centre
Some traders said FOB export price of Indian basmati near the MEP, while others oppose
 "Basmati rice minimum export price review still under consideration: Centre")
No bitter finding yet on non-sugar sweeteners, says food regulator FSSAI
The WHO guidelines had recommended against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
 "No bitter finding yet on non-sugar sweeteners, says food regulator FSSAI")
Centre may hike cane-ethanol price by 3% for 2023-24 season, industry says
The 2022-23 ethanol supply year will end on October 31, a month ahead of the earlier schedule. This will align it with the sugar production season
 "Centre may hike cane-ethanol price by 3% for 2023-24 season, industry says")
