The SFPC, as per the pact, would act as a intermediary between nearly 1,100 paddy farmers in Raichur district and Reliance Retail. The latter would purchase 1,000 quintals of Sona Masoori Paddy at a price of Rs 1,950 per quintal, a report said. The amount is Rs 82 higher than the MSP being offered by the government at APMCs.