Sugarcane Price Row: Farmers Threaten Milk, Vegetable Supply Cuts in Mumbai, Pune

Sugarcane price row: Farmers threaten milk, vegetable supply cuts in Mumbai, Pune

Raju Shetti-led farmers blocked the Pune-Bengaluru highway for a second day over sugarcane prices. The protest may widen to disrupt milk and vegetable supplies as the government seeks talks.

Mumbai-Bengaluru highway traffic hit as Maharashtra sugarcane farmers ramp up protest

The sugarcane growers are demanding an initial payment of Rs 4,500 per tonne for sugarcane, calling it a fair price for their produce.

Pune-Bengaluru highway blockade: Sugarcane farmers continue protest at Kini toll naka over prices, trucks stranded as traffic diversions remain in place

Commuters on the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway are facing disruptions due to a blockade by sugarcane farmers. This ongoing protest, led by ex-MP Raju Shetti, seeks higher cane prices. Farmers have warned of future supply halts to Mumbai and Pune if their demands are unmet. Traffic diversions are in place to manage the situation and minimize inconvenience. A central team will hold discussions today regarding sugar pricing with various stakehold…

Maharashtra Sugarcane Protest: Farmers Warn Of Milk And Vegetable Supply Disruption In Pune, Mumbai - PUNE PULSE

Raju Shetti-led agitation over a ₹4,500 per tonne first payment continues, with blockades on the Pune–Bengaluru Highway leaving heavy vehicles stranded and prompting government talks. By Vidhi Lalla Pune: The sugarcane price dispute in Maharashtra has intensified, with farmers warning that they may disrupt milk and vegetable supplies to Pune and Mumbai if the government