Senior NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil accused the Maharashtra government of telling farmers it lacks funds while continuing “unnecessary” projects. He said pending farmer demands remain stalled despite the state’s mounting debt. Patil raised alarm for Konkan mango, cashew, and onion growers who are facing unseasonal rain and market prices below the Minimum Support Price, leaving them struggling to secure fair returns. His remarks followed police detentions during a Mumbai protest demanding action on farmers’ issues.
The Centre has approved Karnataka to supply sunflower seeds for the 2026 rabi season, safeguarding farmers’ access to the minimum support price. It has also increased the procurement limit for gram in Maharashtra, expanding buying capacity. Together, the decisions aim to reduce price risk for farmers and strengthen the procurement pipeline ahead of the rabi sowing cycle.
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has promised sugarcane farmers 24-hour payment turnaround if his party wins in 2027. His plan includes loan waivers, crop insurance, free irrigation and assured minimum support prices, supported by a proposed Rs 15,000 crore farmer revolving fund. He also targets smart villages and organic farming to boost livelihoods.
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