Satish Jarkiholi: Sugar Crushing Needs Farmers' Consent
Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated on November 2, 2026, in Belagavi that sugar factories cannot start crushing without farmers' consent. He highlighted factory owners' reluctance due to risks from uncertain prices and policy changes. Jarkiholi accused the Centre of politicizing sugarcane issues and said factories are willing to pay more if the sugar MSP is revised. The deadlock may resolve soon after talks with CM D.K. Shivakumar.
The Hindu··Belagavi



