Joint Appeal by Farmer Organizations to Government of Pakistan for Timely Sugarcane Payments and Fair Pricing

Multiple farmer organizations have issued a united appeal to the Government of Pakistan requesting immediate action to protect sugarcane growers. The appeal demands timely settlement of growers' dues, fair procurement pricing for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 crop years, and measures to prevent financial losses to farmers.

Key points in the appeal include:

• Immediate payment of outstanding sugarcane dues to growers.
• Establishment of fair and protective pricing mechanisms for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
• Compensation and relief measures for farmers who suffered losses or were paid below acceptable rates.
• Transparent and enforceable payment procedures to ensure growers receive the bulk of proceeds without delay.
• Calls for government intervention to resolve disputes between mills and growers and to ensure long-term protection of farmers' incomes.

The appeal is presented collectively by several national farmer organizations and leaders on behalf of sugarcane growers, asking federal authorities to adopt urgent remedial steps.