Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Karnataka Urges Centre to Halt Maize Imports Amid Price Crash
Karnataka's Chief Minister is asking the central government to stop importing maize because the price has dropped too low, causing farmers to suffer.
The state wants to buy maize directly from farmers and is also asking for help with other crops that were damaged by rain.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges Centre to stop maize imports
Farmers in distress due to sharp fall in maize prices despite bumper harvest
State to set up procurement centres to buy 10 lakh MT of maize directly from farmers
Chief Secretary writes to Centre, proposes immediate procurement and import restriction
State seeks crop-loss compensation and FAQ norms revision for horse gram
- Who
- Karnataka government, farmers, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh
- What
- Urged Centre to halt maize imports and commence central procurement
- When
- Nov 21
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To help farmers suffering from low maize prices
Karnataka Government
Central Government
Maize Imports
Karnataka Government
Should be halted to stabilize prices
Central Government
Has imported 70 lakh MT of maize
Maize Procurement
Karnataka Government
Should commence immediately
Central Government
Has not yet opened procurement centers
- Expected Maize Production in Karnataka
- 55 lakh MT
- Maize Imported by Centre
- 70 lakh MT
- Market Price of Maize in Karnataka
- Rs 1,600 per MT
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Maize
- Rs 2,400 per MT
- Marketable Surplus of Maize in Karnataka
- Nearly 32 lakh MT