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Cane farmers seek Pongal incentive
The New Indian Express Villupuram|January 14, 2025
HUNDREDS of sugarcane farmers staged a protest in Villupuram, demanding a special incentive for Pongal and raising concerns over delays in the payment of the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) by private sugar mills.
- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Villupuram

During the protest, local farmers' associations highlighted the financial hardships caused by the delayed payments. They added that overdue payments have pushed many into debt, making it difficult to meet cultivation costs and manage household expenses.

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