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Farmers, who have been waiting for their payments for months, welcomed the move but stressed the need for full and timely settlement to manage input costs for the next crop cycle.

The government is currently reviewing a new support scheme aimed at providing assistance to sugarcane farmers across the region. The initiative, as highlighted by the Sanjivani Sugar Mill Administrator, is expected to focus on improving financial aid, ensuring fair pricing, and offering technical guidance to enhance crop yield and sustainability.

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of maize farmers, emphasizing that every effort is being made to ensure fair prices, timely procurement, and improved market stability.

In a significant relief for sugarcane farmers, the Uttarakhand government has announced an increase of ₹30 per quintal in the State Advised Price (SAP) for sugarcane for the new crushing season. The decision aims to boost farmer incomes and address rising cultivation costs.

The Gohana Sugar Mill in Haryana has officially begun its sugarcane crushing operations for the new season, bringing relief and optimism to thousands of sugarcane farmers in the region. The commencement marks an important phase in the agricultural cycle, as farmers look forward to timely processing and smoother payments for their produce.

According to agricultural experts, farmers are increasingly opting for maize due to its lower water requirement, higher market demand, and better profitability compared to traditional crops like wheat.

The move has been welcomed by farmer groups and road safety experts, who believe it will lead to safer transport practices and fewer accidents during peak harvesting periods 🌾✅.

The strategy includes enhancing production capacity, modernizing technology, improving management practices, and exploring alternative revenue streams such as energy and ethanol production.

Industry experts believe that if current trends continue, UP could maintain its lead throughout the season, contributing significantly to the country’s overall sugar availability and stability in the market.

Although the sugar industry has built an ethanol production capacity of around 1,500 crore liters, demand has largely plateaued at about 1,200 crore liters