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5th May 2026
India's government has approved an 2.81% increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane to INR365 per quintal for farmers in the 2026/27 season (Oct-Sept), according to an official statement released May 5, reports Sugaronline.Tags: FRP, sugarcane, farmers
Countries: India
4th May 2026
Maharashtra's agriculture department has advised farmers to avoid early kharif sowing and consider crop diversification to manage water scarcity in drought-prone areas, according to the Indian Express.Tags: government, sugarcane, News excerpt, farmers, cultivation
Countries: India
4th May 2026
The government of India's Bihar state has cut the commission sugar mills pay to the Regional Development Council (JDC) by 90% to support the financial health of the local sugarcane industry and farmers' interests, according to the Times of India.Tags: government, sugarcane, News excerpt, industry
Countries: India