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What began as a sit-in at Belagavi’s Gurlapur Cross has now intensified into a large-scale agitation that has drawn attention from both the state and central governments.
Farmers are demanding a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹3,500 per tonne for sugarcane, claiming that the existing price fixed by the Centre does not cover their production costs and debt burden.
Many have accused sugar factories of making heavy deductions towards harvesting and transport, further reducing their income.
“ Subsequently, I sent ministers HK Patil and Shivanand Patil to continue discussions with the farmers at the protest site. An agreement was finally reached to pay ₹3,000 per tonne for cane with 10.25%…
Chief Minister,
Karnataka sugarcane farmers end protest after government hikes FRP by…
“ The government and factory owners will contribute ₹50 each to provide farmers with ₹3,300 per tonne. We have prioritised the welfare of the farmers in this decision,
Siddaramaiah,
Karnataka sugarcane farmers end protest after government hikes FRP by…
“ The government is committed to solving the problems of sugarcane farmers. We have already written to the Prime Minister seeking an increase in sugar MSP and a resolution to farmers’ issues. If he…
Siddaramaiah,
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