Tag: sugarcane

The Maharashtra government has withdrawn its order banning the sale of sugarcane to other States following protests from farmers. The State’s order was in view of fears that sugar mills in the State may not get ample supplies for crushing this year. This was in view of concerns that the cane yield may be lower due to a prolonged dry period in August and an indifferent south-west monsoon. Farmer organisations warned that they would stage protests and demanded the withdrawal of the order. Accordingly, the State has withdrawn...