Karnataka BJP leader R. Ashoka welcomed the Centre’s hike in sugarcane FRP to ₹365/quintal for 2026-27, saying it would benefit 8–10 lakh...
India’s sugar industry has raised concerns over proposed amendments to the Sugarcane Control Order, citing stricter regulations, inspection powers, and distance norms....
Uttar Pradesh issued an alert on rising sugarcane pest infestations due to high temperatures. Sucking pests like black bugs and thrips threaten...
Fiji has formed a high-level taskforce to resolve sugarcane lease renewal issues and secure the industry’s future beyond 2030. Over 2,300 leases...
Bihar government cut JDC commission on sugarcane procurement by 90%, reducing it from 1.8% to 0.2% for 2025–26, to support financially stressed...
Raju Shetti alleges Maharashtra mills hid ₹3,500 crore FRP dues despite claiming full payments. He urges strict action and audits, accusing mills...
Philippine Sugar Millers Association assures ample sugar supply despite Middle East tensions. Backed by Sugar Regulatory Administration data, strong inventories of raw...
India plans to replace the 1966 sugarcane order with a new Cane Control Order 2026, boosting transparency and farmer protection. The draft...
Maharashtra sugar mills still owe ₹2,130 crore in cane dues, with only 92 of 209 mills clearing full FRP payments. Despite most...