Almost 80 per cent of its cropped area is under foodgrains with yields that are lower than all-India averages. As a result, paddy and wheat farmers often sell their crops even at 10-25 per cent below minimum support prices (MSP). In the case of sugarcane, another important crop, the State Advised Prices (SAP) are generally higher than the Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) announced by the Centre. Many farmers are still selling cane to khandsari units at Rs 250/quintal, despite the SAP being Rs 305/quintal. Maybe this will be taken up by the incoming party, if that party wants to serve the largest constituency of the state — farmers.

Source: Indian Express February 12, 2017 18:31 UTC