All stakeholders must work together to resolve sugarcane growers’ issues: Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called for a collaborative effort between the government, farmers, and sugar factory owners to resolve ongoing issues regarding sugarcane pricing. He emphasized the need for dialogue to ensure the sustainability of both farming and factory operations.
Why it matters
Sugarcane is a critical cash crop in India, and disputes over minimum support prices frequently lead to significant economic and social unrest in agricultural regions.
All stakeholders must work together to resolve sugarcane growers’ issues: Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar left Chief Minister, D. K. Shivakumar. File H. S. MANJUNATH H. S. MANJUNATH https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5rwoh2/article71604462.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_2280.JPG H S MANJUNATH MANGALURU KARNATAKA 15/10/2026 : Chief Minister, D. K. Shivakumar performed speaking after inauguration of Mangaluru Dasara at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple, in Mangaluru on October 15,2026. PHOTO: MANJUNATH HS / THE HINDU CM says meeting with farmers, sugar factory owners and government representatives will be convened; Ministers asked to prepare for local body polls Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) said a collective effort was needed to resolve the problems faced by sugarcane growers, including their demand for a minimum support price (MSP), and called for discussions involving farmers, sugar factories and the government. “This is not just one person’s responsibility; it is everyone’s responsibility.
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