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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Sowing of kharif crops nears end; all eyes on monsoon revival now
Concerns in Karnataka, Maharashtra due to prolonged break in showers
 "Sowing of kharif crops nears end; all eyes on monsoon revival now")
Trade unions call for PDS universalisation, scrapping monetisation pipeline
To intensify their agitation from December onwards
 "Trade unions call for PDS universalisation, scrapping monetisation pipeline")
Pest attack chances could grow if monsoon weakens; feel industry players
So far no unusual rise in attacks seen in most crops
 "Pest attack chances could grow if monsoon weakens; feel industry players")
Centre may consider introducing minimum export price for rice exports
On Tuesday, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra explicitly denied any plans to restrict exports of parboiled rice, the only permitted variety of non-basmati rice for export
 "Centre may consider introducing minimum export price for rice exports")
Centre to procure additional 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest
Purchase price set at Rs 2,410 per quintal, close to original export rate
 "Centre to procure additional 200K-tonne onions amid farmer protest")
Food ministry to ask FSSAI to revisit fortification labelling norms
Fortified rice is being distributed through the public distribution system across the country as a measure to check and eliminate chronic anemia among large sections of the population
 "Food ministry to ask FSSAI to revisit fortification labelling norms")
Rains 7% deficient in August so far after a surplus July, shows data
While the dry spell has started to end in several areas with the return of rains, the crucial question is how vigorous the rains will be moving forward
 "Rains 7% deficient in August so far after a surplus July, shows data")
India to get $25 million grant for strengthening animal health system
India is among the very few countries which has got funding for safeguarding animal health
 "India to get $25 million grant for strengthening animal health system")
Sugar mills urge govt for exemption from jute bags packaging rules
The request for relaxation has been made due to the increased cost associated with the use of jute bags, as well as the operational challenges they present
 "Sugar mills urge govt for exemption from jute bags packaging rules")
Govt's analgesic for inflation: Steps to alleviate price rise in pipeline
If the monsoon season does not undergo a substantial revival, there could be added pressure on prices, especially if the standing kharif crop begins to deteriorate
 "Govt's analgesic for inflation: Steps to alleviate price rise in pipeline")
Is the fairy tale of India's sugar sector facing multiple challenges?
The uneven monsoon in 2023 means that industry is already beginning to factor in a drop in production in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat
Mapping Kharif sowing: Paddy acreage rises 4.3%; reservoir level dips
The last 10-years average during the same period was 63 per cent of FRL
 "Mapping Kharif sowing: Paddy acreage rises 4.3%; reservoir level dips")
Fertiliser bags to carry PM Narendra Modi's appeal to limit its use
The manufacturing company name is mentioned in 25-30 per cent of the fertiliser bag
 "Fertiliser bags to carry PM Narendra Modi's appeal to limit its use")
UP govt asks district administration to keep tab on misleading information
Move meant to stop attempt to malign the state's image
 "UP govt asks district administration to keep tab on misleading information")
Power demand heats up to record high of 233 Gw due to rising temperatures
Experts believe prolonged hot weather would keep the electricity demand pushing up. This would drive demand for coal
 "Power demand heats up to record high of 233 Gw due to rising temperatures")
Maha coop sugar mills mull paying more to farmers as tax demand settles
Sugar farmers hold key to several seats in the state
 "Maha coop sugar mills mull paying more to farmers as tax demand settles")
Monsoon fury brings financial loss for Himachal Pradesh's apple growers
Apple trees in the region typically flower around April, bearing fruit within 100-110 days
 "Monsoon fury brings financial loss for Himachal Pradesh's apple growers")
No homes for homestays, no roads for trips: HP, U'khand reel from deluge
Himachal and Uttarakhand hotels face cancelled reservations, lack of advance bookings; apple growers also stare at a loss of Rs 1,000 crore
 "No homes for homestays, no roads for trips: HP, U'khand reel from deluge")
Govt to provide drone training to 15,000 women led-SHGs, says PM Modi
The one thing that will take the country forward is women-led development, he said
 "Govt to provide drone training to 15,000 women led-SHGs, says PM Modi")
NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index
Both companies sign MoU to deepen understanding of weather impact on farm and other goods
 "NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index")
