Bhogawati Sugar Factory Announces Record Sugarcane Rate of ₹3,653 per Ton – Highest in Maharashtra

In a major development for farmers, Bhogawati Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kolhapur has declared a historic sugarcane price of ₹3,653 per ton for the 2025‑26 season, leading the state.

Kolhapur | November 08, 2025: In response to mounting pressure from farmer organisations and soaring input costs, the Bhogawati Cooperative Sugar Factory in Parite village (Karveer taluka) has announced a sugarcane price of ₹3,653 per metric ton for the 2025‑26 crushing season a record declared highest in Maharashtra so far.

The decision was taken during a board meeting chaired by Chairman Professor Shivajirao Patil, along with the factory’s directorate. They affirmed that despite financial pressures on the mill, the welfare of farmers remained their top priority.

Last season, the factory processed 421,788 metric tons of cane and produced 537,870 standard sugar units, achieving a recovery rate of 12.75%. Based on this calculation, the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) was computed at ₹3,652.60, which was then rounded off to ₹3,653 for the current season.

With this move, the Bhogawati mill not only sets a benchmark but also intensifies competition among sugar factories in the region, as farmer unions increasingly vocalise demands for better procurement rates. The rate offer has been welcomed by farmers’ organisations who see it as validation of their agitations.

The factory has announced that the crushing season will commence from November 7, 2025, urging growers to commit their produce to Bhogawati rather than diverting to other units. Officials added that all preparations including labor recruitment and logistics have been completed.

For the wider sugar sector, this announcement may put upward pressure on procurement rates across Maharashtra, especially as farmer agitation for higher rates gathers momentum.

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