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Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Sugarcane farmers across the region have raised serious concerns over the steep rise in labour costs, warning that the economics of cultivation are becoming increasingly unviable. ​ At a recent farmers’ grievance day meeting, cultivators urged sugar mills and the district administration to step in – either by regulating labour charges or by extending targeted subsidies to offset mounting expenses. ​Explaining the financial strain, Karuppannan, a farmer, said sugarcan…