Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking fulfilment of their demands, farmers under the banner of Karnataka State Sugarcane Growers Association (headed by Hallikerehundi Bhagyaraj) launched an indefinite stir in front of the new Deputy Commissioner’s office on Bannur road in Siddarthanagar here this morning.
The demands included stipulation of FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price) of Rs.4,000 per tonne for Sugarcane this year, unrestricted supply of sugarcane to factories as liked by the growers, declaration of a special package for Banana growers, re-introduction of Akrama-Sakrama scheme for farmers, continuous discharge of water in Kaveri-Kabini-Kapila river canals throughout the year, expedition of works concerning tank water feeder channels in Nanjangud taluk, restart of Sri Rama Sugar factory in K.R. Nagar taluk with proper agreement and Registration, restricting Banks from seizing tractors and other farm equipment in lieu of default in bank loan repayment, announcement of MSP price for all agricultural produces and farm loan waiver by the State and Central Governments, among others.
