Karnataka cane crushing set to pick up as farmers end protest
In short
Cane crushing in Karnataka should speed up after farmers ended their protest.
Belagavi mills agreed to pay ₹3,600 per tonne for the 2026-27 season. Farmers had wanted ₹4,500 per tonne and a State Advised Price.
What the reporting says
Cane crushing in Karnataka is set to gain momentum after farmers ended their protest, with Belagavi mills agreeing to pay ₹3,600 per tonne for the 2026-27 season. Protesting growers had demanded ₹4,500 per tonne and a State Advised Price. The settlement clears the way for more milling activity, though the higher demand remains unresolved.
Why it matters
The sugarcane dispute in Karnataka moved forward after protesting farmers ended their agitation, and Belagavi mills agreed to pay ₹3,600 per tonne for the 2026-27 season. Farmers had been demanding ₹4,500 per tonne and a State Advised Price. The settlement is expected to allow cane crushing to gain momentum in the state.