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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SC orders status quo on sowing of GM mustard; next hearing on Nov 10
The plea stated that the modified seeds can contaminate non-GM mustard crops and that the sowing of such seeds should be put on hold
 "SC orders status quo on sowing of GM mustard; next hearing on Nov 10")
GM mustard awaits a 'competent authority' as uncertainty surrounds
Uncertainty surrounds the second attempt to introduce the genetically modified oilseed
 "GM mustard awaits a 'competent authority' as uncertainty surrounds")
Cabinet hikes ethanol prices, approves subsidy for non-urea fertilisers
The industry has on several occasions told the government the price of ethanol produced from sugar juice or syrup should be based on returns on equity
 "Cabinet hikes ethanol prices, approves subsidy for non-urea fertilisers")
Solvent Extractors Assn seeks release of 100 kg GM mustard for this rabi
Edible oil body plans sow the seeds in 200 out of the 1,000-odd model mustard farms that it plans to set up this season
November likely to see above normal rains in South India, says IMD
The rains should aid planting of the rabi crop and also its early growth, mainly in crops such as wheat, mustard and chana
 "November likely to see above normal rains in South India, says IMD")
Has India's outlook towards GM changed or is it just a flash in the pan?
Quick decision-making has pumped up the scientific community, particularly for those who work in the field of agriculture sciences
 "Has India's outlook towards GM changed or is it just a flash in the pan?")
Scientists say GM mustard production can start from this rabi itself
An official clarification made later says approval has come from GEAC, which is authorised to do so, and not from MoEF
 "Scientists say GM mustard production can start from this rabi itself")
Despite direct impact, edible oil sector is divided on GM mustard approval
Even the opinion of farmers' groups seems divided after AIKS comes out in support
 "Despite direct impact, edible oil sector is divided on GM mustard approval")
Centre extends ban on sugar exports; opens door for shipments under quotas
India's sugar production in 2022-23 season is estimated to be around 41 mn tonnes without accounting for 4.5 mn tonnes diverted towards making ethanol
 "Centre extends ban on sugar exports; opens door for shipments under quotas")
RSS affiliates want GM mustard approval withdrawn immediately
BKS calls for CBI and ED probe while office of PM's scientific advisor welcomes it
Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data
However, this year, traders and market sources are hopeful that there could be a 10-15 per cent rise in wheat acreage
 "Sowing hope: Nearly 54% jump in early wheat planting, shows data")
Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22
The production of overall vegetables is projected to be higher at 204.84 million tonnes as against 200.45 million tonnes in the said period
 "Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22")
No more approvals needed: Experts on environmental release of GM mustard
This, several experts said, is a firm indication that the matter has been cleared at the highest echelons
Centre restricts use of herbicide glyphosate over health hazards
Allows use only by authorised Pest Control Operators
 "Centre restricts use of herbicide glyphosate over health hazards")
Without science and technology, Indian agriculture cannot prosper: Pental
'We have been asked to go for coordinated trials to be conducted by ICAR'
 "Without science and technology, Indian agriculture cannot prosper: Pental")
Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard
Approves environmental release; calls for further studies
Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?
Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?
 "Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?")
Australia approves commercial release of GM variety of Indian mustard
Scientists say this could be first such approval for a GM variety of Indian mustard anywhere in the world
 "Australia approves commercial release of GM variety of Indian mustard")
Stubble burning has risen over the years in Punjab, dropped in Haryana
Cumulatively, between September 15 and October 22, cases of paddy burning have dipped by 32% in Punjab, by almost 41 per cent in Haryana, and by 64% in UP
 "Stubble burning has risen over the years in Punjab, dropped in Haryana")
Rabi sowing starts better than last year; but wheat sowing yet to begin
Harvesting of paddy has been delayed in the main states of Punjab, Haryana, UP and even Madhya Pradesh because of late withdrawal of southwest monsoon which has left the fields wet
