Sugarcane Growers Shut Parts of Karnataka Over Price
Sugarcane growers across the Kittur Karnataka region called a bandh on Saturday to demand a remunerative price for their produce. The response was mixed, but road blockades disrupted transport and normal life in several parts of Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri.
Context
Context: Sugarcane is a major cash crop in north Karnataka, and farmers' income depends on the price mills pay for their cane. Price disputes often return each harvest season, which is why protests keep coming back.
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