Centre agrees to procure sunflower, green gram, and soyabean crops at MSP in Karnataka
The Indian central government has approved the procurement of sunflower, green gram, and soyabean crops at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) in Karnataka for the 2026-27 season. This decision follows months of agitation by local farmers demanding fair compensation for their produce.
Why it matters
MSP procurement is a critical economic lifeline for Indian farmers, and government delays in these processes often lead to significant social unrest and financial instability in rural areas.
The Centre has given clearance for procurement of sunflower, green gram , and soyabean grown in this khariff season in Karnataka at Minimum Support Prices (MSP).
Responding to a request by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan replied on September 28, informing that his ministry has approved the proposal from the Karnataka government for procurement of 13,413 Metric Tonnes of sunflower, 38,250 Metric Tonnes of Green Gram, and 1,15,500 Metric Tonnes of Soyabean of kharif 2026-27 at MSP.
In July, farmers had organised a day-and-night indefinite agitation in Hubballi seeking the release of proceeds for green gram purchased under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme, pending for six-seven months.
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