Making a statement under Rule 110, the Chief Minister said the procurement season would commence from September 1. He announced that the MSP for Grade A paddy had been increased to Rs 2,750 per quintal, while common paddy would fetch Rs 2,600 per quintal. Highlighting the significance of the revision, Vijay said the increase of Rs 156 in MSP marked a historic move. Turning to sugarcane, the Chief Minister fixed the MSP at Rs 709.50 per tonne, which would ensure that farmers receive Rs 4,000 per tonne. The Chief Minister reiterated that agriculture remains a priority sector for the government.