Sugarcane Farmers Take Extreme Measures in Mudhol
Angry sugarcane farmers in Mudhol have escalated their protests to unprecedented levels by setting fire to tractors loaded with their own produce. The dramatic demonstration comes as tensions reach boiling point over longstanding price disputes.
Price Demand Sparks Agricultural Crisis
According to farmer leaders, a crucial decision has been made that sugarcane should not be harvested until the government fixes a price of Rs 3,500 per tonne. This demand represents a significant increase from current rates and reflects the growing frustration among agricultural communities.
The protests have taken a violent turn with farmers choosing to destroy their own crops rather than accept what they consider unfair pricing. This extreme action highlights the depth of desperation among the farming community in the region.
Timeline of Escalating Tensions
The situation reached its peak on November 13, 2025, when farmers gathered in Mudhol and made the fateful decision to torch their tractors filled with sugarcane. Local authorities have been scrambling to contain the situation while addressing the farmers' concerns.
Agricultural experts note that this protest method of destroying one's own produce indicates that traditional negotiation channels have broken down completely. The visual of burning sugarcane fields and tractors has sent shockwaves through the agricultural community across Karnataka.
The farmer leader who spoke to media emphasized that the Rs 3,500 per tonne price demand is non-negotiable and represents the minimum required for farmers to sustain their operations and livelihoods. This standoff comes during a crucial harvesting season, adding urgency to the resolution of this conflict.
