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season
Commodities UP Sugarcane Dues: Over 94% of Farmer Payments Cleared in Current Season
Uttar Pradesh has cleared over 94% of sugarcane dues to farmers in the current crushing season, with 99 sugar mills achieving 100% payment. An official statement from the Cane Development Department reported record crushing of 9,220 lakh tonnes over nine years and direct transfer of Rs 3.25 lakh crore to farmers, alongside higher productivity and sugar recovery rates.
Commodities Import fears cast shadow over watermelon farmers ahead of new season
Watermelon growers in Gujarat and Rajasthan have asked the Indian government to keep import restrictions on watermelon seeds, warning that overseas shipments could undercut prices as the domestic crop reaches markets from September. Farmgate seed prices have already fallen to about ₹170 a kg from ₹245 amid rumours of relaxed imports, while growers report a 10-15 per cent domestic seed deficit.
Commodities Monsoon Delays Impact Kerala's Agricultural Markets
The delayed monsoon onset in Kerala is affecting agricultural commodity markets, with potential impacts on crop yields and prices. Traders are closely monitoring weather forecasts and market reactions.