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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Centre plans to promote 250 new farmer-producer bodies in FY 2020-21
The Union Cabinet last week sanctioned Rs 6,868 crore for the new FPO scheme
 "Centre plans to promote 250 new farmer-producer bodies in FY 2020-21")
Good harvest keeps farmers happy: Farm sector records 3.5% growth in Q3
The second advance estimate of foodgrain production released a few days ago estimated the wheat output at an all-time high of 106.21 million tonnes
 "Good harvest keeps farmers happy: Farm sector records 3.5% growth in Q3")
This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast
Northwest India comprises UP, Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are parts of central India, while Gujarat and Maharashtra come under west India.
 "This summer is likely to be hotter than normal, says IMD forecast")
Brazil can help accelerate India's ethanol blending programme: Raizen CEO
Raizen, one of Brazil's biggest ethanol producers is looking for partnerships with Indian firms, the company's CEO tells Business Standard in an interview
 "Brazil can help accelerate India's ethanol blending programme: Raizen CEO")
Need sugar-ethanol price parity to achieve 10% blending, say experts
Lack of ethanol production capacity is the main hurdle in achieving the target. Brazil, the world's leading sugar producer, is a pioneer in ethanol blending with petrol and achieved more than 25%
 "Need sugar-ethanol price parity to achieve 10% blending, say experts")
Relatively cheaper food improved common man's welfare, says Economic Survey
The affordability index has been constructed using the annual earnings of an average industrial worker
 "Relatively cheaper food improved common man's welfare, says Economic Survey")
NCCD CEO Pawanexh Kohli to demit office a few days before term ends
Kohli, who joined NCCD in 2012 as its first CEO and chief advisor from outside the government, was allegedly unhappy over the functioning of the body in the last few years
 "NCCD CEO Pawanexh Kohli to demit office a few days before term ends")
Govt plans to allocate more funds towards MGNREGA, increase wages
The fund allocation towards the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the 2020-21 Budget could be in excess of Rs 70,000 crore
 "Govt plans to allocate more funds towards MGNREGA, increase wages")
Stable policy in ethanol sector crucial for Brazilian investment: UNICA ED
Indian government is in the right direction says Sousa
 "Stable policy in ethanol sector crucial for Brazilian investment: UNICA ED")
How India's high-value farm exports are suffering under new restrictions
Farmers in India widely use the chemical to stimulate growth in fruit plants
 "How India's high-value farm exports are suffering under new restrictions")
India on course for bumper harvest, Rabi sowing scales multi-year high
Data from the agriculture ministry shows that among the main rabi crops, wheat acreage touched a record 33.02 million ha as on January 16, 2020
 "India on course for bumper harvest, Rabi sowing scales multi-year high")
India on course to bumper harvest; wheat acreage touches record high
India's rabi sowing has reached new records this year on the back of strong post-monsoon showers which have ensured adequate soil moisture reducing farmers' expenditure on irrigation
Economists prefer capex route to boost demand amid economic slowdown
Though MGNREGA and PM-Kisan have clear rural focus, they think excess public spending should only be on capex
 "Economists prefer capex route to boost demand amid economic slowdown")
Women in metros consume higher quantities of added sugar than men
But overall consumption in metro cities lower than ICMR standards
 "Women in metros consume higher quantities of added sugar than men")
Seeking turnaround, PM Narendra Modi likely to review ministerial work
The PMO will appraise the departments on their performance over the last six months, and will seek solutions to revive growth
 "Seeking turnaround, PM Narendra Modi likely to review ministerial work")
MGNREGS wages to go up? Scheme likely to get Rs 10,000-cr push
To boost rural income, the government could raise the total MGNREGA Budget for 2020-21 to Rs 70,000 crore. In 2019-20 (FY20), it was Rs 60,000 crore
 "MGNREGS wages to go up? Scheme likely to get Rs 10,000-cr push")
Loan waivers drive bank NPAs in MP up by Rs 2,949 cr in 10 months to Sept
Farmers, meanwhile, are paying for their seed and fertiliser needs in cash as the loan write-offs have taken them off the credit grid
 "Loan waivers drive bank NPAs in MP up by Rs 2,949 cr in 10 months to Sept")
Govt may announce UPA-style bailout of stressed NBFCs in Budget 2020
Note suggests liquidity support, govt guarantee for securities issued by SPVs
 "Govt may announce UPA-style bailout of stressed NBFCs in Budget 2020")
Govt hikes Food Corporation capital to Rs 10,000 cr to help it manage stock
The FCI, the nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrain, will now be able to reduce debt and interest cost
 "Govt hikes Food Corporation capital to Rs 10,000 cr to help it manage stock")
Need alternatives to farm subsidies: Study released by Finance Commission
Procurement-based support could be replaced with price deficiency payments, but in the medium-term, they become difficult to manage
 "Need alternatives to farm subsidies: Study released by Finance Commission")
