{
  "id": 2983159,
  "title": "Pune: Farmers Demand ₹7,000 Per Tonne For Sugarcane, Protest Outside Sugar Commissioner’s Office |VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pune-farmers-demand-7-000-per-tonne-for-sugarcane-protest-outside",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:19:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-farmers-demand-7000-per-tonne-for-sugarcane-protest-outside-sugar-commissioners-office-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Pune, sugarcane farmers from various regions across Maharashtra gathered outside the Sugar Commissioner’s Office at Sakar Sankul, demanding an increase in the price for sugarcane to ₹7,000 per tonne. They questioned the lack of higher returns despite a substantial rise in sugar prices. They also called for transparent display of sugar price rates and sale and purchase details to accurately determine the value of their produce. The farmers expressed that the escalating input costs and rising agricultural expenses have imposed a severe financial strain on farming families. They urged the government and sugar mills to ensure growers receive a fair share of the revenue from sugar and related products.\n\nDr Balwadkar, a farmer from Nanded, highlighted that while sugar prices have surged, farmers have not seen a commensurate increase in their earnings. He emphasized the plight of farmers in Nanded district. Balwadkar demanded the Sugar Commissioner to take decisions on sugarcane prices post consultations with farmers’ committees. He demanded transparent display of sale and purchase prices, stating it as their right and expressing their unwillingness to tolerate injustice.\n\nThe protest saw participation by farmers' children, who joined the agitation to support their families. A student from Pune, whose father is a farmer, joined the protest to advocate for farmers' rights. He warned that if their demands for ₹7,000 per tonne are not heeded, the protest would escalate. Concerns over sugar imports and fluctuating market prices added to the urgency of the farmers' plea for a fair and remunerative price for their produce.",
  "summary": "Pune: Sugarcane farmers from different parts of Maharashtra staged a protest outside the Sugar Commissioner’s Office at Sakar Sankul in Pune, demanding that the price of sugarcane be increased to ₹7,000 per tonne. The protesters questioned why farmers were not receiving a higher price despite a significant rise in sugar prices. They also demanded that sugar price rates and sale and purchase…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}