ARTICLE 4 ##FarmersDemand

Farmers in Karnataka have intensified their demand for the state government and sugar mills to fix the price of sugarcane before the commencement of the crushing season. With the harvesting and crushing period approaching, farmers are urging authorities to announce a fair and remunerative cane price to avoid last-minute disputes and financial losses.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the ongoing sugarcane farmers’ protest and address their concerns over fair and remunerative pricing (FRP) for their produce.

Farmers across several regions have started a peaceful protest (dharna) today, pressing for the government’s assurance of procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat and soybean. 🚜The protesting farmers argue that without MSP-backed purchases, they face heavy losses due to fluctuating market rates and rising input costs.

Farmers’ groups have intensified their appeal to the government, demanding a minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,400 per quintal for maize. Along with the central MSP, they have urged the state authorities to contribute an additional ₹600 as a state incentive, raising the total return to ₹3,000 per quintal for growers.