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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IMD disagrees with Skymet, says India will have a normal monsoon this year
India is expected to see a normal monsoon this year with a long-period average (LPA) of 96 per cent between June and September, says IMD
 "IMD disagrees with Skymet, says India will have a normal monsoon this year")
Why is growing rice becoming a challenge with each passing year
India being one of the major players in the world rice markets can't remain untouched with the weather and other challenges that the crop faces every year
 "Why is growing rice becoming a challenge with each passing year")
El Nino likely to keep monsoon rains below normal, says Skymet
State-run weather forecasting agency India Meteorological Department (IMD) will release its first forecast for the 2023 monsoon season later this month
 "El Nino likely to keep monsoon rains below normal, says Skymet")
Sugar rush: Ex-mill prices up nearly Rs 150-200 per quintal in a month
Concerns about low output behind the uptick; retail prices may remain flat
 "Sugar rush: Ex-mill prices up nearly Rs 150-200 per quintal in a month")
Wheat output in FY24 may decline by 1-2 mn tonnes due to untimely rains
FCI has procured 700,000 tonnes wheat so far, up from 200,000 tonnes last year
 "Wheat output in FY24 may decline by 1-2 mn tonnes due to untimely rains")
Yara International looking aggressively at clean ammonia: Global CEO
In a Q&A, Svein Tore Holsether says his company is looking at more expansions in India as well
 "Yara International looking aggressively at clean ammonia: Global CEO")
Stagnant milk output: Dairy imports may be allowed after a decade
India usually imports high-value milk products but not mass-consumed items
 "Stagnant milk output: Dairy imports may be allowed after a decade")
Sweating over milk: India stares at supply crunch as summer sets in
Industry asks government to consider imports as the season of abundant stocks fails this year
 "Sweating over milk: India stares at supply crunch as summer sets in")
Nearly 80% of new wheat arrivals in mandis so far of inferior quality
With the weather likely to improve in the days to come, the moisture content in wheat is expected to go down, helping the crop fetch a better price
 "Nearly 80% of new wheat arrivals in mandis so far of inferior quality")
After wet March, IMD predicts drier April for wheat growing northern India
No abnormal heatwaves are expected; El Nino to hit around June-Sept
 "After wet March, IMD predicts drier April for wheat growing northern India")
India's farm exports likely to touch record $56-57 billion: Official
The achievement will be commendable, given that exports of several high-value items, such as wheat and rice, have been banned during the financial year to control inflation
 "India's farm exports likely to touch record $56-57 billion: Official")
Various parts of country to continue getting on-off rains till Apr 12: IMD
How far and how much with the next round of rains impact the standing crop is under realm of speculation
Curd conundrum: FSSAI clarifies on dahi label after protests in South India
FSSAI had notified provisions for omission of the term "curd" from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products through a notification on January 11 this year
 "Curd conundrum: FSSAI clarifies on dahi label after protests in South India")
Flagship MGNREGS still gives work to more people than pre-Covid years
So far, Rs 99,348.53 crore has been spent on the scheme in FY23, which is against the Revised Estimates of Rs 90,000 crore in FY23. This means Rs 9,000-11,000 crore will be carried forward to the next
 "Flagship MGNREGS still gives work to more people than pre-Covid years")
Marginal impact of untimely rains on wheat crop, say top officials
FCI says on track to achieve FY24 procurement target; no lifting of export ban
 "Marginal impact of untimely rains on wheat crop, say top officials")
29% uptick in Madhya Pradesh farmers registering to sell wheat at MSP
Among other major wheat producers, procurement in Punjab is targeted at 13.2 mt, Haryana at 17.5 mt, and UP at 3.5 mt
 "29% uptick in Madhya Pradesh farmers registering to sell wheat at MSP")
Ahead of polls, states lure farmers with interest payout for defaulters
In the last assembly polls in MP, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, the incumbent BJP lost power to Congress due to discontent among the farming class that saw consecutive years of low prices
 "Ahead of polls, states lure farmers with interest payout for defaulters")
Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio
Move follows IOAS suspension of Control Union India from testing Indian organic textile products; entire value chain likely to be impacted as CU India handles 75% of certification of organic textiles
 "Cotton industry seeks govt-regulated process to end certification imbroglio")
MGNREGS pay still below minimum wage in several states, shows data
Gap remains despite a hike of up to 10.4% notified by the Centre for the coming financial year
IIT Madras, IISER come up with new method to detect milk adulteration
This technique can be used to detect starch adulteration in milk up to 0.005% weight by volume of starch
 "IIT Madras, IISER come up with new method to detect milk adulteration")
