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.
Read MoreA steep fall in maize prices has left hundreds of farmers in Koppal district facing financial distress. The sudden price crash, coming soon after a good harvest, has shattered farmersโ hopes of earning fair returns for their hard work.
Read MoreKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the ongoing sugarcane farmersโ protest and address their concerns over fair and remunerative pricing (FRP) for their produce.
Read MoreFarmersโ groups have intensified their appeal to the government, demanding a minimum support price (MSP) of โน2,400 per quintal for maize. Along with the central MSP, they have urged the state authorities to contribute an additional โน600 as a state incentive, raising the total return to โน3,000 per quintal for growers.
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