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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Potato supply ban sparks political tensions, price hikes in states
Amid political blame game over Bengal's ban on tuber exports, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners
 "Potato supply ban sparks political tensions, price hikes in states")
Natural farming in mission mode, but is it a workable alternative?
While the government is looking to push natural farming, which is different from organic farming, contrasting studies question the scalability and viability of the practice
 "Natural farming in mission mode, but is it a workable alternative?")
Centre says talks are the only solution as farmers march to Delhi on Friday
The administration has already imposed Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, restricting assembly of five or more persons in the district and issued notices at the protest site
 "Centre says talks are the only solution as farmers march to Delhi on Friday")
More funds sought for MGNREGA if budget falls short: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Civil society says claims of timely release, funds increase misleading; threaten protest from December 6
 "More funds sought for MGNREGA if budget falls short: Shivraj Singh Chouhan")
As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data
MOP sales buck trend, rise 20% in kharif 2024
 "As DAP sales dip, farmers turn to more beneficial NPKS, shows data")
MGNREGA work demand up 4% in November as farm sowing ends, shows data
According to some experts, the increase in demand may be attributed to workers returning to worksites after completing sowing activities on farms
 "MGNREGA work demand up 4% in November as farm sowing ends, shows data")
Rabi acreage larger than last year for most crops; mustard down, shows data
The drop in mustard acreage could be attributed to low price realisation by oilseed farmers, especially those growing soybean and groundnut in the kharif season
 "Rabi acreage larger than last year for most crops; mustard down, shows data")
Warmer than normal winters likely, Nov 2024 among warmest since 1901: IMD
"In the core cold there is lower to higher probability of both higher maximum and minimum temperatures in the next three months," IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said
 "Warmer than normal winters likely, Nov 2024 among warmest since 1901: IMD")
Farm GVA recovers in Q2FY25 due to strong monsoon, shows govt data
Lays foundation for even better performance in coming quarters, opine experts
 "Farm GVA recovers in Q2FY25 due to strong monsoon, shows govt data")
From chips to tourism, UP marks out sectors for support and growth
Awasthi said that CM Adityanath's dream is to make UP the most prosperous state of the country with its GSDP ahead of Maharashtra or any other
 "From chips to tourism, UP marks out sectors for support and growth")
Uttar Pradesh green plan: Use technology to help boost agriculture
Over the next few years, the state aims to increase value of farm exports from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore by boosting productivity and food processing
 "Uttar Pradesh green plan: Use technology to help boost agriculture")
India's sugar cooperatives defend labour practices amid allegations
Maharashtra and Gujarat are among the states where a significant portion of the sugar production is through cooperatives
 "India's sugar cooperatives defend labour practices amid allegations")
India's cooperative sector may create 55-56 mn self-employment jobs by 2030
Maintaining growth rate at 5-6 per cent must to achieve goal, says report
 "India's cooperative sector may create 55-56 mn self-employment jobs by 2030")
Milk production annual growth rate slips further to 3.78% in FY24
The slowdown in the rate of growth of milk production from a healthy 5-6 per cent just a few years back has caused some concern within a section of the industry who want deeper analysis of the problem
 "Milk production annual growth rate slips further to 3.78% in FY24")
India's soil nutrient ratio improves marginally, but can it hold the line?
The main culprit for the degradation of the nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium ratio is the overuse of urea as a main fertiliser because of its low price, which has been static for almost a decade
 "India's soil nutrient ratio improves marginally, but can it hold the line?")
PM Narendra Modi calls for global financial model to support cooperatives
He further said India sees a huge role for cooperatives in its future growth and in the last 10 years the country has worked to transform the entire ecosystem related to cooperatives
 "PM Narendra Modi calls for global financial model to support cooperatives")
Cabinet approves Rs 2,481 crore national mission on natural farming
In 2019-20, the Central government initiated a programme on natural farming titled Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Paddhati
 "Cabinet approves Rs 2,481 crore national mission on natural farming")
Between falling crop prices and electoral landslide: How Mahayuti prevailed
As farmers in North India, once again threaten another stir in demand of legal MSP, it remains to be seen how the Maharashtra poll results impact their agitation
 "Between falling crop prices and electoral landslide: How Mahayuti prevailed")
Farmers from Shambhu border threaten to resume march towards Delhi on Dec 6
To intensify agitation, start fast unto death from Nov 26, demanding legal MSP
 "Farmers from Shambhu border threaten to resume march towards Delhi on Dec 6")
Karnataka Milk Federation launches Nandini products in Delhi-NCR market
The Federation is introducing its dairy products at a discount to key competitors' products in a bid to gain a foothold in the new market
 "Karnataka Milk Federation launches Nandini products in Delhi-NCR market")
