 "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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Whey protein, obtained during cheese production, is used in protein supplements, powders and bars, sports drinks, and other similar products
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Fertiliser inventories hit two-year high at start of 2026-27 rabi season
Fertiliser stocks are estimated at 17.01 million tonnes, up 38 per cent from last year, with urea inventories rising 54.26 per cent ahead of the rabi season
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Govt sets foodgrain target at 374 million tonnes amid El Niño concerns
Chouhan says five states impacted due to drought conditions in 2026 kharif season
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Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop
An increasingly import-dependent domestic edible oil market may add further complexity to New Delhi's ties with Moscow and Washington
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El Niño threatens rabi crops, may affect foodgrain output: Agri Secy
Minister Chouhan says teams to visit Maharashtra & Karnataka soon to assess the drought impact
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Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt
The directive follows cuts in import duties on sunflower, soybean and palm oils as the government seeks to moderate domestic prices and ease inflationary pressures
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Farm growth post-2015 more broad-based, technology-driven: Report
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Govt cuts import duties on palm, soya and sunflower oils to curb prices
The government has cut import duties on crude palm and soya oils to 5 per cent and crude sunflower oil to zero, with lower rates on refined oils taking effect on September 24
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Milk prices might stay elevated during upcoming flush season, say experts
Lower milk output due to uneven rains, higher feed and fodder costs, and strong festive demand could keep prices elevated during the flush season
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₹19,000 crore Talcher fertiliser project in Odisha turns a corner
The company's board has also sought a ₹3,508 crore financial incentive under the Ministry of Coal's newly launched surface coal gasification scheme, sources said
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Gem and Jewellery Council criticises Centre's steep hallmarking fee hike
GJC seeks an immediate review of the 67 per cent increase in gold hallmarking fees, saying authorities should focus on fake hallmarking and unauthorised operators
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'Reforms Utsav': Centre plans 1,639 events to celebrate 1,300 reforms
Centre plans a three-month 'Reforms Utsav' from October 2 to showcase more than 1,300 reforms through over 1,600 nationwide outreach events
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India's domestic fertiliser sales dip 10.33% in August on low rains
Global average sulphur rates jump 262 per cent in August 2026, versus August 2025
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Agri-tech startup Grow Indigo pays farmers for selling carbon credits
Agri-tech start-up makes payouts of Rs 3,000-15,000 to farmers from its own funds as carbon credits have not yet been fully sold to prospective buyers
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Monsoon may start withdrawing from West Rajasthan from September 19
"Conditions are becoming favourable for withdrawal of southwest monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan around September 19, 2026," the IMD said
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Brics Summit 2026: Grain Exchange looks promising, but hurdles remain
The Brics Grain Exchange, proposed in 2023 as a digital platform, is being championed by Russia, one of the world's largest grain producers
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Delhi Declaration endorses Russia-backed plan for Brics Grain Exchange
The Declaration backed BRICS AGRIN, a global forum on farmers' rights in seed systems, a network of centres of excellence on regenerative agriculture and cooperation on digital agriculture
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Corteva may bring cutting-edge, gene-edited products into India post split
Company aims to grow investment in seed R&D post-split into new entity called 'Vylor'
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Brics nations propose deeper information sharing on farm genetic resources
BRICS nations propose new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming
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Follow regulations, do not mislead customers: FSSAI CEO to food companies
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says food companies must comply with regulations and ensure labels accurately reflect products, as consumer complaints and state enforcement rise
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