Bengaluru, dhns: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that Rs 3,300 would be provided to farmers for each tonne of sugarcane with a recovery rate of 11.25%. Of this, Rs 3,250 will be paid by factory owners and Rs 50 by the government.

The decision came after the CM's extensive discussions with sugar factory owners and farmers' representatives.

Farmers in Kittur Karnataka region have been demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne for sugarcane.

Addressing reporters after the discussions, Siddaramaiah said: "I have decided that Rs 3,300 will be provided per tonne of sugarcane with a recovery rate of 11.25%. For a recovery rate of 10.25%, Rs 3,200 will be provided per tonne. Most of the sugar factory owners have agreed, though some had reservations. I have requested them to cooperate with th

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