Sugarcane Crushing Begins in UP: Farmers to Get Immediate Payments

Key Highlights

• Sugarcane crushing for 2024-25 starts in 90 UP mills.
• Farmers are assured of payments within 14 days.
• Sugarcane prices: ₹370, ₹360, ₹355 per quintal.
• Slips sent to farmer’s mobile numbers for delivery.
• Slip details are available online for easy access.

The long wait is over for sugarcane farmers as sugar mills have started the crushing season for 2024-25. Farmers across Uttar Pradesh are now delivering their sugarcane crops to mills, which have issued purchase indents for the season. This timely action ensures that farmers can prepare their fields for wheat sowing without delays.

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Sugar Mills Begin Operations Across the State

In Uttar Pradesh, 90 sugar mills are already operational, including one in the government sector, 10 in the cooperative sector, and 79 privately owned mills. The Sugarcane and Sugar Commissioner, Prabhu N. Singh, confirmed that crushing activities have commenced in major districts.

• Saharanpur: 18 out of 19 mills
• Meerut: 16 out of 16 mills
• Moradabad: 22 out of 23 mills
• Lucknow: 13 out of 19 mills
• Other regions like Ayodhya, Bareilly, and Devipatan are also ramping up operations, with additional mills expected to start in the next few days.

Farmers Assured of Prompt Payments

To safeguard farmer’s interests, sugar mills have been instructed to pay for sugarcane within 14 days of purchase. Already, 39 mills have started disbursing payments for the current season. This move ensures that farmers have financial stability during the harvesting season.

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Sugarcane Prices Set for the Season

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the UP government increased the sugarcane price by ₹20 per quintal. The revised rates are:

• Early Varieties: ₹370 per quintal
• Common Varieties: ₹360 per quintal
• Unsuitable Varieties: ₹355 per quintal

How Farmers Sell Sugarcane to Mills

Farmers need sugarcane slips, which are sent directly to their registered mobile numbers. These slips contain details such as the mill name, slip date, quantity, and payment information. Farmers are required to deliver their sugarcane on the date mentioned in the slip.

Checking Sugarcane Slip Details Online

Farmers can easily check their sugarcane slips by visiting the official BCML website:

1. Click on the "Ganna Parchi Calendar" tab.
2. Select the calendar year and sugar mill.
3. Enter the slip date and click "Display."
   This will show all relevant details about the sugarcane purchase.

The start of the crushing season is a welcome development for farmers, ensuring smooth crop sales and timely payments.

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CMV360 Says

The timely start of sugarcane crushing in Uttar Pradesh benefits farmers by ensuring quick payments and allowing timely wheat sowing. With clear processes and increased sugarcane prices, the season looks promising. Farmers can check sugarcane slip details online for convenience, ensuring transparency and smoother operations during the 2024-25 crushing season.