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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Why India is unlikely to double farmers' income by the end of this fiscal
The current growth in the Indian cultivator's real or inflation-adjusted income, at about 3.5 per cent, is barely a third of the growth rate required to achieve this goal
 "Why India is unlikely to double farmers' income by the end of this fiscal")
Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog Vice Chairman; Suman Bery replaces him
Suman Bery is non-resident fellow at Bruegel, a European think tank specializing in economics.
 "Rajiv Kumar steps down as Niti Aayog Vice Chairman; Suman Bery replaces him")
No loan waivers for 40% eligible farmers in three key states: Nabard study
The study also found that waivers increased chances of willful default by farmers; 72-85% of respondents felt that they pushed honest farmers to default on farm loans
Indonesia ban on palm oil exports starting April 28 rattles Indian markets
The country meets almost 45% of India's annual palm oil demand; media reports say ban put in place to check soaring domestic prices of the commodity
 "Indonesia ban on palm oil exports starting April 28 rattles Indian markets")
Sugar exports estimated at a record 9.5 million tonnes in 2021-22
Government says prices won't rise; closing stock levels seen among lowest in last 10 years
 "Sugar exports estimated at a record 9.5 million tonnes in 2021-22")
Exporting grains out of central pool may lead to broken pledges
The move may violate 2013, 2015 vows and can risk drawdown in wheat inventory
 "Exporting grains out of central pool may lead to broken pledges")
Wheat export: Madhya Pradesh stays one jump ahead of Punjab, Haryana
The bulk of the wheat exported from India, trade and industry sources say, is being sourced at rates significantly higher than the state-mandated price of Rs 2,015 per quintal in MP, UP and Gujarat
 "Wheat export: Madhya Pradesh stays one jump ahead of Punjab, Haryana")
Egypt approves India as wheat supplier; to import about one million tonnes
240,000 tonnes to be shipped in April itself; export approved after rigorous process of field visits and checks in quarantine facilities
 "Egypt approves India as wheat supplier; to import about one million tonnes")
Southwest monsoon over entire country expected to be 'normal' in 2022: IMD
Earlier this week, private weather forecasting agency Skymet had said the southwest monsoon in 2022 was expected to be 'normal' at 98 per cent of the LPA
 "Southwest monsoon over entire country expected to be 'normal' in 2022: IMD")
Indonesia approves Indian labs to end stalemate on agriculture exports
Indian agriculture imports halted last late March to Southeast Asia nation, prompting New Delhi to put diplomatic pressure
 "Indonesia approves Indian labs to end stalemate on agriculture exports")
Duty waiver will ease supplies, may not help cotton prices: Industry
Group representing farmers protests government dropping customs duty on imports, calls it disastrous
 "Duty waiver will ease supplies, may not help cotton prices: Industry")
Govt doesn't want to meddle in state coop laws; hopes for uniformity: Shah
Says SC ruling on 97th Constitution Amendment has clearly laid down roles of Centre and state with respect to coop institutions and all will adhere to them
 "Govt doesn't want to meddle in state coop laws; hopes for uniformity: Shah")
Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders
Heavy private purchases in main producing states of Madhya Pradesh and UP cited as reason
 "Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders")
Skymet weather prediction 2022: Southwest monsoon to be 'normal' at 98%
"The first half of the 2022 monsoon season is expected to fare better than the latter. Monsoon is likely to make a decent start during the onset month of June," Skymet said.
 "Skymet weather prediction 2022: Southwest monsoon to be 'normal' at 98%")
Pvt weather forecaster Skymet says monsoon 2022 to be normal at 98% of LPA
Monsoon in second half of the season not expected to be as good as first
 "Pvt weather forecaster Skymet says monsoon 2022 to be normal at 98% of LPA")
Why is India's basmati rice export seeing a decline?
India's basmati rice export has been witnessing a decline. It plunged to its lowest in the last four years in 2021. Is Indian basmati losing its shine, or is it a temporary phase?
 "Why is India's basmati rice export seeing a decline?")
Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
Gujarat was followed by Kerala and Punjab
 "Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's State Energy and Climate Index Round 1")
About 24% Indian homes reduce edible oil consumption due to high prices
At the same time, 67% of respondents pruned spending in other areas to pay for higher edible oil prices
 "About 24% Indian homes reduce edible oil consumption due to high prices")
Exports of basmati rice fall over drop in acreage, loss of markets
What has brought about this fall and could there be a way to resurrect this vital farm export from India?
India unbinds diplomatic mission to clear Indonesia farm export imbroglio
Indonesian agriculture imports from India have come to a sudden standstill since the last few days after the authorities there barred the approval given to certification agencies based in India
 "India unbinds diplomatic mission to clear Indonesia farm export imbroglio")
