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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As west UP gears up for polls, these three factors may decide the outcome
The latest data shows that the net sugarcane arrears have piled up to over Rs 10,000 crore on the basis of state-advised price this season as against Rs 7,222 crore in 2017-18
 "As west UP gears up for polls, these three factors may decide the outcome")
No model is indicating a strong El Nino this year: IMD director-general
A strong El Nino could have an adverse impact on India's southwest monsoon that starts from June as almost 80% of El Nino years have seen 'below normal' rains
 "No model is indicating a strong El Nino this year: IMD director-general")
Sugar alone doesn't cause diabetes: Indian producers want you to believe
Even Pakistanis and Sri Lankans have a sweeter tooth than Indians. What then makes India the diabetes capital of the world?
 "Sugar alone doesn't cause diabetes: Indian producers want you to believe")
Winter rain likely to hit rabi crops, but only in isolated pockets
According to the official IMD, India had over January and February got 22% more than the average rainfall in 2019
 "Winter rain likely to hit rabi crops, but only in isolated pockets")
Why there are doubts on Bhavantar plan
A complicated registration and compensation mechanism and price manipulation by traders have precluded success
 "Why there are doubts on Bhavantar plan")
India's Ramesh Chand nominated for UN's Food and Agriculture post
Chand has a PhD in agricultural economics from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute
 "India's Ramesh Chand nominated for UN's Food and Agriculture post")
Hailstorm hits mustard and green pea crops in Rajasthan, western UP
The crops that escaped damage on Friday might not be so lucky if hail and rain return later this month.
 "Hailstorm hits mustard and green pea crops in Rajasthan, western UP")
RBI increases limit on collateral-free agriculture loans to Rs 1.6 lakh
In 2010, the collateral-free limit for crop loans and term loans was hiked from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh
 "RBI increases limit on collateral-free agriculture loans to Rs 1.6 lakh")
Updating land records: Centre to use states' data for PM-Kisan scheme
In four states, mostly in the Northeast, the process has not started
 "Updating land records: Centre to use states' data for PM-Kisan scheme")
Cabinet mulls Rs 6,000 crore more in soft loans to sugar mills
The total expenditure on the exchequer for the second set of interest subvention could be around Rs 1,300 crore
 "Cabinet mulls Rs 6,000 crore more in soft loans to sugar mills")
Updated, digitised land records in states key for PM-Kisan scheme
Land record changes after Feb 1 won't apply for new land holder for 5 years
 "Updated, digitised land records in states key for PM-Kisan scheme")
Interim Budget 2019: Agri focus increases, but a lot more needs to be done
A big reason for the sharp increase was the shifting of expenditure on interest subvention on short-term credit from the ministry of finance to the allocation for agriculture and allied activities
 "Interim Budget 2019: Agri focus increases, but a lot more needs to be done")
Govt considering NITI Aayog's area-based package for distressed farmers
The area-based income compensation (ABIC) scheme says that farmers should be paid the difference between the actual price they get and the state-mandated minimum support price (MSP)
 "Govt considering NITI Aayog's area-based package for distressed farmers")
Govt fast-tracks inter-state trade via e-NaM platform ahead of 2019 polls
Not only will inter-state trade be facilitated among more mandis, but also special price tickers will be installed in e-NaM mandis for effective price dissemination
 "Govt fast-tracks inter-state trade via e-NaM platform ahead of 2019 polls")
Interim Budget 2019: Rs 5,000 cr more may be allotted for MGNREGA
With almost 70 days remaining for the 2018-19 financial year to end, the actual expenditure under the Centre's flagship scheme may exceed the budget estimates
 "Interim Budget 2019: Rs 5,000 cr more may be allotted for MGNREGA")
NITI panel to suggest price control of drugs outside NLEM, says Paul
Committee chairman says NPPA should be made independent and stronger
 "NITI panel to suggest price control of drugs outside NLEM, says Paul")
Madhya Pradesh govt puts Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana bonus on hold
Soybean, maize farmers used to receive an additional Rs 500 per quintal of produce under the scheme
Confident farm income will double in FY23 from 2015-16 levels: Ashok Dalwai
In a Q&A, Chairman of the Doubling Farmers Income panel claims the goal is achievable as there is huge potential to reduce food wastage and improve prices via an efficient market structure
 "Confident farm income will double in FY23 from 2015-16 levels: Ashok Dalwai")
Worked in mission mode to double farm income by 2022: Radha Mohan Singh
A big reason for farmers' loss of interest in agriculture, said Singh, was previous governments' failure to address critical issues related to farming
 "Worked in mission mode to double farm income by 2022: Radha Mohan Singh")
Tractor, consumer firms pin hopes on agricultural package to remain robust
Firms expect government schemes to allow people in rural areas to increase spends
 "Tractor, consumer firms pin hopes on agricultural package to remain robust")
