Business · Energy & Commodities · 4 hrs ago
Vijayapura growers demand statewide sugarcane profit-sharing deal
Vijayapura growers want profit-sharing rules across Karnataka based on a formula announced in Belagavi district.
They say the district’s 10 sugar factories must agree to a base price of ₹3,600 per tonne before crushing begins.
Under their proposal, if sugar prices cross ₹45 per kg, farmers would receive 75% of factory profits and factories the rest.
Growers say this could raise their payments to ₹4,000–₹4,400 per tonne and help cover higher costs for fertiliser, other supplies and labour.
In neighbouring Bagalkot district, farmers reject the ₹3,600 offer because later profit payments are uncertain, and they are demanding ₹4,250 per tonne.
Bagalkot growers have protested and threatened to stop crushing and sugar sales if their demands are not met.
Vijayapura’s Deputy Commissioner has promised a meeting between growers and factories and said he would pass their concerns to the State government.
Sugarcane growers in Vijayapura district have urged Karnataka to extend a profit-sharing formula between factories and farmers across the State.
They say the district’s 10 sugar factories must agree to a base price of ₹3,600 per tonne and share profits if sugar sells for more than ₹45 per kg.
The growers said they would not allow crushing operations unless factories accept those terms.
A delegation submitted a memorandum to the State government, and Deputy Commissioner K. Anand said he would convene a meeting of factories and growers.
In Bagalkot district, growers rejected an offer of ₹3,600 per tonne and demanded ₹4,250.
- Who
- Sugarcane growers in Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts.
- What
- Vijayapura growers are seeking a statewide profit-sharing deal and a ₹3,600-per-tonne base price. Bagalkot growers are demanding ₹4,250 per tonne.
- When
- The report was published on November 9, 2026; Bagalkot growers held a protest on Monday.
- Where
- Vijayapura and Bagalkot districts, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Growers say they need higher returns amid rising costs for fertilisers, other inputs and labour.
Sugarcane growers
Sugar factories
Price
Sugarcane growers
Vijayapura growers demand a base price of ₹3,600 per tonne, with profit sharing if sugar sells above ₹45 per kg.
Sugar factories
The factories’ stated offer in Bagalkot is ₹3,600 per tonne, with later payments based on profits.
Profit sharing
Sugarcane growers
Vijayapura growers seek 75% of profits when the sugar-price condition is met.
Sugar factories
The factories’ position on the proposed statewide profit-sharing formula is not stated.
Bagalkot price
Sugarcane growers
Growers reject ₹3,600 and demand ₹4,250 per tonne.
Sugar factories
Factories have offered ₹3,600 per tonne, according to the report.
A Vijayapura farmers’ delegation submitted a memorandum to the State government.
Deputy Commissioner K. Anand assured the delegation that he would convene a meeting of factories and growers.
Bagalkot growers held a roadblock protest and demanded higher procurement prices.
- Vijayapura factories
- 10
- Vijayapura base-price demand
- ₹3,600 per tonne
- Profit-sharing threshold
- Sugar price above ₹45 per kg
- Proposed share of profits
- 75% to farmers; 25% to factories
- Bagalkot growers’ demand
- ₹4,250 per tonne
What people are saying
The factory owners have formed a clique and are playing tricks with farmers.
It is also fair for farmers to expect a share in the profits of factories.