Big news for sugarcane farmers of UP, Yogi government increased the price of sugarcane by 30 per quintal.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Yogi government has brought a big gift for lakhs of sugarcane farmers of Uttar Pradesh. Just before the start of the crushing season, an important decision to increase the State Supported Price (SAP) of sugarcane has been taken in the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Under this decision, the purchase price of sugarcane Rs 30 per quintal There has been a direct increase.

This step of the government is expected to directly benefit more than 50 lakh sugarcane farmers of the state. This decision has come at a time when farmers are preparing to take their crops to sugar mills, so this is like a big gift for them.

Now at what rate will sugarcane be purchased?

After this decision of the cabinet, now sugar mills will purchase sugarcane from farmers at new rates. The new prices for different varieties of sugarcane are as follows:

• Early Variety: Earlier its price was ₹ 350 per quintal, which is now ₹380 per quintal It is done. Most of the farmers grow this type of sugarcane.
• Normal Variety: Its price has increased from ₹ 340 to now ₹370 per quintal Has been done.
• Unsuitable Variety: The price of sugarcane which falls in the rejection category has also increased from ₹ 335. ₹365 per quintal It is done.

Why is this decision important?

1. Direct increase in farmers’ income: The increase in the price of sugarcane means that now farmers will get more money for their crop, which will directly increase their income.
2. Cost Relief: In recent times, the costs of farming, such as the prices of fertilizers, seeds and pesticides, have increased. This decision of the government will give some relief to the farmers from this increased cost.
3. Gift before crushing session: This announcement before the start of the new crushing season means that farmers will get the increased price from the first slip.

This decision shows that the state government is giving priority to the interests of sugarcane farmers. In the last few years, the Yogi government has continuously increased the prices of sugarcane and has also adopted a strict stance regarding the payment of dues of sugarcane farmers. After this latest increase, there is a wave of happiness on the faces of the farmers and they are hopeful that their financial condition will improve further this year.