Sugarcane farmers threaten agitation if FRP is not raised by October 10
The Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association has threatened a state-wide agitation if the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane is not increased by October 10, 2026. Farmers are also demanding loan waivers and better support for drought-hit areas.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between agricultural unions and government policy regarding fair pricing and financial relief for farmers in India.
The Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association has threatened to launch a State-wide agitation if the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is not increased by October 10, 2026.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Wednesday, Association President Kurubur Shanthakumar said a delegation of the office bearers of the Association met Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi at his office in New Delhi on September 3 and submitted a memorandum seeking an increase in the FRP.
The Association has demanded that the Centre increase the FRP, which is presently fixed at ₹4,500 per tonne for sugarcane with a recovery rate of ₹10.25, ₹4,850 for a recovery rate of 11.25%, ₹5,200 for 12.25% and ₹5,550 for a recovery rate of 13.25%.
Last year, the Centre had fixed a FRP of ₹3,550 per tonne for sugarcane with a basic recovery rate of 10.25% for the year 2025-26.
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