Uttar Pradesh Farmers

Paddy buying at MSP opens in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Lucknow division on 1 November 2026, at Rs 2,441 a quintal, and runs to 28 February 2027.

Uttar Pradesh has set a record 65 lakh tonne paddy purchase target for 2026-27, with 4,500 centres and payment within 48 hours, as buying opens in the west in October.

UP cane farmers want the 2026-27 state price raised to Rs 600 a quintal; a BKU faction warns of protest on 25 October if no rate is set by 20 October.