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.
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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