A right to sell at MSP: CACP wants legislation to ensure farmers benefit

The government's price-fixation panel backs legalising farmers' right to sell at MSP

MSPs hiked, but debate continues to ensure farmers don't get a raw deal

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Last Updated : Jul 06 2018 | 2:12 AM IST

With the hike in minimum support prices (MSPs) and the government going on an overdrive to give publicity to it to build up a pro-farmer image before the coming elections

First Published: Jul 05 2018 | 10:11 PM IST

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A right to sell at MSP: CACP wants legislation to ensure farmers benefit

The government's price-fixation panel backs legalising farmers' right to sell at MSP

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