SAI Protests Delay in Cane Crushing in Sindh
The SAI protests delay in cane crushing in Sindh is a pressing issue for the agricultural community in the province. The Sindh Abadgar Ittehad (SAI), a prominent farmers’ organization, is taking a strong stance against the delayed start of the sugarcane crushing season. The SAI made this announcement in a statement released on Wednesday.
Nawab Zubair Talpur, the president of SAI, has declared that a protest will be held in Hyderabad on November 24th, 2024. The primary concern is the significant delay in commencing the crushing season by sugar mills across Sindh. SindhNews.com provides valuable insights into the ongoing situation.
The SAI points out that the crushing season typically begins in October. However, despite the passage of much of November, most sugar mills remain inactive. Sugarcane Crushing Delayed in Sindh, SAI to Protest Tomorrow,This delay has severe implications for farmers, who are eager to harvest their sugarcane and subsequently begin their wheat cultivation.
Talpur emphasized that the delayed crushing is an act of economic injustice towards the growers. He highlighted the disparity between the price of sugar and the price offered for sugarcane. While the price of sugar has reportedly increased to Rs230 per kilogram, farmers are still being offered only Rs400 per 50 kilograms of sugarcane.
The SAI statement noted that the crushing is underway in some mills in Punjab. In contrast, Sindh farmers face extended waiting periods. This stagnation negatively impacts the cultivation cycle and overall agricultural economy.
The organization’s petition on this issue is currently pending. The SAI’s concern reflects the broader history of crop price inadequacies faced by the farmers. The current situation follows similar issues with cotton and paddy crops.
The SAI asserts a firm stance, emphasizing that if crushing does not commence by November 24th, they will proceed with a protest in Hyderabad.Sugarcane Crushing Delayed in Sindh, SAI to Protest Tomorrow, This is aimed at drawing attention to the plight of sugarcane farmers and promoting a timely and fair start to the crushing season.
Conclusion
The upcoming SAI protest against the delay in sugarcane crushing highlights the critical issues faced by farmers in Sindh. The successful outcome of this is to make sure crushing will be started in favor of the farmers and they can start other crops.