ARTICLE 4 #FoodSecurity

Sugar mill owners across Pakistan have raised strong objections against government policies, claiming that recent administrative decisions have triggered an unprecedented surge in sugar prices.

Soybean prices in Telangana are currently hovering between ₹3,800 and ₹4,000 per quintal, while the MSP is set at ₹5,328 per quintal. Maize market price stands at about ₹1,959 per quintal, which is ₹441 below the MSP of ₹2,400.

Farmers in St. Kitts are raising urgent alarms as livestock suffer amid an unprecedented government feed shortage. Smallholder farmer Ms. Annette Frank revealed that feed depots have been empty for over a week, leaving chickens, ducks, and rabbits hungry.

Maize farmers across the country are facing one of the steepest price declines in recent years, raising alarms within the agricultural sector. According to farmer groups, the sudden crash in maize prices has left many producers unable to cover their basic production costs, pushing them toward financial distress.