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Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Sugarcane Growers to Show Patience on Pricing
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News18•15-10-2026, 23:00
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Sugarcane Growers to Show Patience on Pricing
- •Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has appealed to sugarcane growers to remain patient as discussions regarding pricing are ongoing with leaders in Maharashtra and the Union government.
- •The Chief Minister emphasized that both farmers and sugar factories must survive, noting that lack of rainfall has adversely impacted crop yields this year.
- •Sugarcane growers from north Karnataka are currently on a padayatra demanding Rs 5500 per tonne of sugarcane and an increased minimum selling price for sugar.
- •Protesters took their agitation to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's doorstep in Hubballi after the Centre failed to provide a clear assurance on their demands.
- •Shivakumar urged farmers not to take the law into their own hands and assured that the state government will continue to extend financial support to growers.
Key Questions Answered
Sugarcane growers are demanding Rs 5,500 per tonne of sugarcane, an increase in the minimum selling price of sugar to Rs 60 per kg, and a revision of ethanol prices, among other things.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged sugarcane growers to remain patient, avoid taking the law into their own hands, and resolve the pricing dispute through discussions.
Protesters marched toward Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's residence in Hubballi after the Centre failed to provide a clear assurance on their demands, despite establishing a committee to examine the issues raised by sugarcane growers.
