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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CMFRI to develop lab-grown fish meat for the first time in India
ICAR institute in Kochi signs pact with startup to develop cell-based meat of high-value marine species
 "CMFRI to develop lab-grown fish meat for the first time in India")
Why India's shot at self-sufficiency in pulses could boil down to imports
Between 2016 and 2023, the average annual production of all pulses in India rose from 16-18 million tonnes to 22-25 million tonnes
 "Why India's shot at self-sufficiency in pulses could boil down to imports")
Share of food processing in GVA needs to be raised to 7.2%: Report
This is because increasing agricultural output without investing in processing facilities can harm farmers' earnings and cause rural distress
 "Share of food processing in GVA needs to be raised to 7.2%: Report")
Oil marketing companies float a second tender for ethanol supply
But, no mention of ethanol from cane juice and b-heavy molasses
 "Oil marketing companies float a second tender for ethanol supply")
Wheat sowing area crosses 34 million hectares, pulses lags: Govt data
Skymet cites early trends, predict 'normal' monsoon in 2024
 "Wheat sowing area crosses 34 million hectares, pulses lags: Govt data")
Fewer western disturbances causing foggy and cold winter, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) added that strong jet streams were also causing the cold conditions
 "Fewer western disturbances causing foggy and cold winter, says IMD")
UP raises state price for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal for 2023-24 season
4.5 mn farmers in the state are directly dependent on the crop; price raised ahead of national elections
 "UP raises state price for sugarcane by Rs 20 per quintal for 2023-24 season")
Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to be within FY24 BE: Minister Mandaviya
He said actual subsidy expenditure would have been lower if freight charges had not risen due to Red Sea crisis
 "Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to be within FY24 BE: Minister Mandaviya")
30% districts saw high number of rain-deficit yrs in 4 decades: CEEW study
At the same time, 38 per cent of districts saw a high number of excessive rainfall years in 40 years, shows the CEEW study
 "30% districts saw high number of rain-deficit yrs in 4 decades: CEEW study")
Govt imposes 50% export duty on molasses; extends lower duty on edible oils
Move seeks to ensure adequate quantities for ethanol blending and keep inflation in check
 "Govt imposes 50% export duty on molasses; extends lower duty on edible oils")
Can allied sectors save agriculture from the blushes in FY24?
The uneven southwest monsoon ensured that production of almost all kharif crops was down in 2023-24
 "Can allied sectors save agriculture from the blushes in FY24?")
PM Narendra Modi lauds IMD for exceptional service, climate research
The IMD started its 150th anniversary celebrations on Monday with the launch of 'Panchayat Mausam Seva' that aims to give weather forecasts to every farmer in every village
 "PM Narendra Modi lauds IMD for exceptional service, climate research")
Can cloud seeding be the answer to India's growing problem of uneven rains?
According to the IITM report, cloud seeding is a technique in which cloud-forming particles are used to increase rainfall
 "Can cloud seeding be the answer to India's growing problem of uneven rains?")
Food regulator FSSAI inspects flight kitchens following live worm fiasco
Indigo says it has undertaken a review of catering partner's production, packaging processes
 "Food regulator FSSAI inspects flight kitchens following live worm fiasco")
India set to become largest lentil producer in 2023-24 crop yr: Official
Says pitching for self-sufficiency in pulses, but imports will have to continue for sometime
 "India set to become largest lentil producer in 2023-24 crop yr: Official")
Coming apart at the seams: Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?
Since 2002, no new Bt technology has been introduced in India for cotton, which has also spawned a big market for illegally developed Bt that is causing more harm to farmers
 "Coming apart at the seams: Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?")
Sugar firms seek court help against ban on use of cane juice for ethanol
The distillery in its petition to the Karnataka High Court said that as it produces only ethanol and not sugar from cane
 "Sugar firms seek court help against ban on use of cane juice for ethanol")
Jeera prices halve after sowing increases on 2023 hopes, shows data
Experts are saying the slump could be due to expectations of a bumper crop this year. Farmers had sown the crop in a larger area after prices hit multi-year highs last year
 "Jeera prices halve after sowing increases on 2023 hopes, shows data")
Slow purchases in some states drag rice procurement for central pool
Rice procurement for the central pool remains sub-par for the 2023-24 season starting in October due to slow purchases in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh
 "Slow purchases in some states drag rice procurement for central pool")
Farmers plan Delhi march on Feb 13 to press for minimum support price
The agitation, which comes weeks before the country enters into the 2024 General Elections mode, could have major political ramifications
 "Farmers plan Delhi march on Feb 13 to press for minimum support price")
