Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Belagavi Sugarcane Protest Concludes After Government Increases Price to Rs. 3,300
Farmers in Belagavi were upset because they weren't getting paid enough for the sugarcane they grew.
They started a protest on October 30th to ask for more money.
The leader of their state, the Chief Minister, announced a new price of Rs.
3,300 for every tonne of sugarcane on November 7th.
On Saturday, the Sugar Minister went to the protest and gave the farmers the official paper showing this new price.
The farmers were very happy and decided to stop protesting.
One of the farmer leaders said they achieved their goal but also asked the national government to consider an even better price for the future.
The protest ended peacefully after the government agreed to the farmers' main request.
Sugarcane growers in Belagavi ended their protest after the government ordered a price increase to Rs. 3,300 per tonne.
The government's order was personally handed over to the protesting farmers by Sugar Minister Shivananda Patil on Saturday.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had previously announced the price hike on November 7.
Farmers' leaders expressed satisfaction with the state government's decision but urged the Union Government to revise the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP).
The protest, which began on October 30, was called off once the demand for a higher sugarcane price was met.
- Who
- Sugarcane growers in Belagavi district, Karnataka Government officials (Sugar Minister Shivananda Patil), Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- What
- A protest by sugarcane growers demanding a price hike concluded after the Karnataka Government ordered an increase in the sugarcane price to Rs. 3,300 per tonne. Farmers also expressed a future demand regarding the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP).
- When
- The protest began on October 30 and ended on Saturday, November 9, following the announcement of the new price on November 7 and the official order delivery on November 9.
- Where
- Gurlapur Circle in Belagavi district, Karnataka.
- Why
- The protest was initiated to demand a higher price for sugarcane. The government's order to increase the price to Rs. 3,300 per tonne met this demand and ended the agitation.
Sugarcane Growers
Karnataka Government
Sugarcane Price Demand
Sugarcane Growers
Farmers demanded a hike in sugarcane price and were ultimately satisfied with the government's order of Rs. 3,300 per tonne, leading to the withdrawal of their protest.
Karnataka Government
The Karnataka Government, through the Sugar Minister, announced an increase in the price of sugarcane to Rs. 3,300 per tonne, fulfilling the protestors' primary demand.
Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)
Sugarcane Growers
Farmers' leaders urged the Union Government and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to revise the FRP based on a 9.5 percent recovery rate, threatening further protest if this is not met.
Karnataka Government
While the state government met the immediate price demand, the issue of the Union Government's FRP remains a point of contention for farmers.
- Protest Location
- Gurlapur Circle, Belagavi district
- Protest Start Date
- October 30
- Protest End Date
- Saturday, November 9 (implied, as announcement was Nov 7 and protest ended Sat)
- Announced Sugarcane Price
- Rs. 3,300 per tonne
- Government Official Present
- Sugar Minister Shivananda Patil
- Farmers' Leader
- Choonappa Poojar, Shashikanth Guruji
Sources
Karnataka CM’s attempt to blame Centre for sugarcane price issue ‘unjust, cruel joke’: Pralhad Joshi
Karnataka sugarcane protests explained: How a 9-day agitation forced the Siddaramaiah govt to raise cane price to Rs 3,300 per tonne
Karnataka sugarcane farmers to get price of ₹3,300 per tonne for 2025-26 season
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced Rs 3,300 Per Tonne Sugarcane Price
Centre allows exports of 15 lakh tonne sugar for 2025-26 season
