Sugarcane price deadlock nears resolution after 10-hour discussion with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar
Farmers, mill owners to announce final decision in two days; settlement linked to Centre’s decision on minimum selling price of sugar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mediated a 10-hour discussion between sugarcane growers and sugar mill owners, aiming to resolve a longstanding price deadlock. The negotiations, held in Belagavi on October 25, 2026, concluded with all parties agreeing in principle to determine the price sugar factories pay farmers after the Union Government sets the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar.
Representatives of farmers and mill owners are expected to announce their final decision within two days. The government of Karnataka pledged to support both farmers and mill owners in reaching a settlement and continued engaging with the Union Government on the issue.
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