From the Editor’s desk- Balancing act: Government’s sugarcane price hike navigates farmer concerns; Industry challenges need government attention

The Government, on Wednesday, announced an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane for the upcoming sugar season of 2024-25, commencing from October 1, 2024. The new FRP stands at Rs. 340 per quintal of sugarcane, marking a Rs. 25 per quintal increase from the current rate. The decision comes at an … Continue reading From the Editor’s desk- Balancing act: Government’s sugarcane price hike navigates farmer concerns; Industry challenges need government attention