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Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget 2026: CM Vijay Hikes Paddy MSP to ₹2,750 and Sugarcane to ₹4,000 Per Tonne

CM Vijay announces record paddy MSP hike of ₹156 per quintal and fixes sugarcane procurement at ₹4,000 per tonne as Tamil Nadu presents separate Agriculture Budget 2026-27 with ₹14,984 crore allocation.

14 August 2026VizhiTN Editorial Team4 min read

Why this matters to Tamil Nadu

Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for millions of Tamil Nadu families, particularly in the delta districts and rural areas where alternative employment opportunities are limited. Paddy and sugarcane MSP levels directly determine farmer income for the entire crop season. A ₹156 per quintal hike on paddy affects the financial position of every paddy farmer who sells to government procurement centres. Water availability, irrigation investment, and climate resilience measures determine whether farmers can actually raise crops to benefit from the MSP — making the irrigation and climate components of the Agriculture Budget as important as the price support announcements.

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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

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Paddy MSP (Grade A): increased by ₹156 to ₹2,750 per quintal — highest hike in state history per CM Vijay.
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Common paddy MSP: ₹2,600 per quintal.
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Sugarcane MSP fixed at ₹709.50 per tonne; total farmer receipt: ₹4,000 per tonne.
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New procurement season commences September 1, 2026.
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Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare budget allocation: ₹14,984 crore.
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Paddy procured from delta districts (Sept 2025 to Aug 9, 2026): 62.53 lakh metric tonnes.
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Foodgrain production target: 131 lakh metric tonnes annually over next five years.
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Free milch cow scheme revived; new goat rearing programme for vulnerable women announced.

Timeline

Chronological developments

5 events
1
September 2025 – August 9, 2026: Government procures 62.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from delta districts.
September 2025 – August 9, 2026: Government procures 62.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from delta districts.
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August 5, 2026: General Budget allocates ₹14,984 crore to Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
August 5, 2026: General Budget allocates ₹14,984 crore to Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
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August 7, 2026: Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presents separate Agriculture Budget 2026-27.
August 7, 2026: Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth presents separate Agriculture Budget 2026-27.
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August 11, 2026: CM Vijay announces paddy MSP hike to ₹2,750 and sugarcane to ₹4,000 per tonne under Rule 110.
August 11, 2026: CM Vijay announces paddy MSP hike to ₹2,750 and sugarcane to ₹4,000 per tonne under Rule 110.
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September 1, 2026: New paddy and sugarcane procurement season commences at revised MSP.
September 1, 2026: New paddy and sugarcane procurement season commences at revised MSP.

Official Sources

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Tamil Nadu Agriculture DepartmentGovernment of Tamil Nadu

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