The government has raised the sugarcane Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026–27 season. The new payment structure links farmers earnings to sugar recovery levels: a premium of Rs 3.56 per quintal is added for every 0.1% increase above the defined recovery threshold, while lower recovery reduces payouts accordingly.
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