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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Coop sugar factories urge PM Narendra Modi to revise minimum sale price
The MSP of sugar was last revised a few years back
 "Coop sugar factories urge PM Narendra Modi to revise minimum sale price")
Elections to ethanol blending: Sugar production drop weighs on stakeholders
The government reportedly considering a blanket ban on exports to cool down prices
 "Elections to ethanol blending: Sugar production drop weighs on stakeholders")
Demand for MGNREGS saw marginal rise in April 2023, shows data
In fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24), the Centre has budgeted a sum of Rs 60,000 crore for the scheme
 "Demand for MGNREGS saw marginal rise in April 2023, shows data")
FSSAI notifies residue cap for five pesticides in tea plantation
The five pesticides are emamectin, benzoate, fenpyroximate, hexaconazole, propiconazole, and quinalphos
 "FSSAI notifies residue cap for five pesticides in tea plantation")
Centre may impose blanket ban on sugar export in the wake of rising prices
Govt plan follows less-than-expected production in 2022-23 season
'Merely a proposal': Centre to Supreme Court on lifting pesticide ban
Registration committee is a technical statutory body that evaluates the efficacy and safety of insecticides under the specified conditions for use in the country
 "'Merely a proposal': Centre to Supreme Court on lifting pesticide ban")
'Misleading' ads: FSSAI may slap notices on food business operators
The committee periodically scrutinises advertisements and claims made by FBOs on social media, e-commerce platforms and elsewhere
 "'Misleading' ads: FSSAI may slap notices on food business operators")
East India may see heat wave in May, El Nino still at a neutral stage: IMD
India recorded 2,770 deaths due to extreme weather events in 2022; maximum in UP
 "East India may see heat wave in May, El Nino still at a neutral stage: IMD")
Toxic differences persist over ban decision on monocrotophos pesticide
The industry is lobbying for total relaxation of a three-year-old veto but wants lethal chemical proscribed; civil society demands an extension of the ban
ISMA lowers 2022-23 sugar output and ethanol diversion estimates
However, several industry players said despite fall in sugar production, ethanol diversion will be steady at 4.5 million tonnes as against 3.6 million tonnes in 2021-22 (October to September)
 "ISMA lowers 2022-23 sugar output and ethanol diversion estimates")
Frequency of heatwaves rising in India due to global warming: IMD paper
But number of cold waves has seen a decline
 "Frequency of heatwaves rising in India due to global warming: IMD paper")
FY24 MGNREGS budget might last just a few months if enough work provided
During below-normal monsoon years, MGNREGS acts as a cushion for rural labourers who find it difficult to get work in the fields and farms
Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities
Majority unprepared with action plans, as extreme weather looms: Experts
 "Summer is here: The heat is on as states face climate calamities")
Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states
"Wheat procurement is progressing smoothly," a senior food ministry official told PTI
 "Wheat procurement picks up but may face headwinds in some states")
Afghanistan already has a lot on its plate, but not enough food
Following the August 2021 Taliban takeover, a severe economic crisis gripped Afghanistan, exacerbated by droughts, floods, and earthquakes
 "Afghanistan already has a lot on its plate, but not enough food")
Kharif pulses, oilseeds, cotton most vulnerable to uneven rains: Report
Cereals, millets most resilient
 "Kharif pulses, oilseeds, cotton most vulnerable to uneven rains: Report")
FSSAI to serve notices to food companies for ads 'violating norms'
Food standards regulator proposed action follows controversy about influencer withdrawing video about Bournvita
 "FSSAI to serve notices to food companies for ads 'violating norms'")
NCDEX isabgol futures clocks 102 tonnes volume on first day of trade
Some of the major players in the India isabgol (psyllium husk) market include Baidyanath, Dabur India, Giriraj Enterprises, and Karnataka Antibiotics
 "NCDEX isabgol futures clocks 102 tonnes volume on first day of trade")
Cloudy with a chance of debate: Making of a 'normal' monsoon in India
CHASING THE CLOUDS: Timeliness, distribution, and spread of this complex weather pattern are critical to farm output and economic growth
 "Cloudy with a chance of debate: Making of a 'normal' monsoon in India")
Heat wave: States on alert; Grid braces for record peak power demand
While a few states have heat action plans, experts warn they are not enough
 "Heat wave: States on alert; Grid braces for record peak power demand")
