Bihar Farmers Forced to Sell Sugarcane in Nepal Due to Low Support Prices

• Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's border districts, particularly Sitamarhi and Sheohar, are selling their produce in Nepal due to low state support prices.
• Production cost is approximately 800 rupees per quintal, while Bihar's government rate ranges from 345 to 380 rupees per quintal.
• Neighboring states Uttar Pradesh and Haryana offer around 400 rupees per quintal, while Nepal pays approximately 450 rupees per quintal in cash.
• Farmers are compelled to sell in Nepal due to higher prices, prompt cash payments, and time savings, despite raising the issue during the Chief Minister's Samriddhi Yatra.
• Experts warn that continued low prices will lead to a decline in sugarcane cultivation and negatively impact Bihar's agricultural economy.