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Indian Subcontinent Regional Analysis

An increase in the MSP for pulses incentivized farmers to expand their plantings, and 2016/17 production is projected at a record 22.4 MMT. However, those farmers and GOI are now finding there are some repercussions. Effect of Higher Sugarcane FRP on Sugar Prices As India’s sugarcane farmers prepare to plant crops, the government of India (GO)I has provided an incentive. It has increased the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane 10.869 percent to Rs.2,550 ($39.23)/MT for 2017/18 (October-September) from Rs.2,300 ($35.384)/MT in 2016/17. This price will apply if the sugar recovery is 9.5 percent, and farmers will receive an additional Rs.28.60/MT for every 0.1 percent increase. If recovery is 10 percent, the FRP will be Rs.2,693 (...

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