{"id":7119,"date":"2026-08-18T11:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/?p=7119"},"modified":"2026-08-18T11:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:57:04","slug":"sugarcane-farming-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugarcane Farming Tips for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane is one of the key commercial crops in India which is grown by farmers in many states of India. When the crop gets proper growing conditions such as good seed-cane, appropriate soil, fertilization, watering, weed control, pest management and harvesting, sugarcane can yield well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, sugarcane is a long-duration crop. Any mistake in soil preparation and sowing can have an adverse impact on the crop for months to come. The beginner farmer needs to pay less attention to application of extra fertilizer or water and more on basic management practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a complete guide on sugarcane farming tips in easy language. This guide includes everything from selecting the field, selection of seedcane, irrigation, fertilization, weed control, pest management, ratoon management and harvesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact suggestions may vary with variety, weather conditions, soil and the state itself. For example, ICAR&#8217;s sugarcane advisory varies with the region rather than taking all sugarcane growing regions in India together.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#1_Selecting_the_right_land_for_sugarcane_cultivation\" >1. Selecting the right land for sugarcane cultivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#2_Choose_Suitable_Sugarcane_Varieties\" >2. Choose Suitable Sugarcane Varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#3_Use_Good_Quality_Planting_Material\" >3. Use Good Quality Planting Material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#4_Treatment_of_Setts_Before_Plantation\" >4. Treatment of Setts Before Plantation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#5_Make_Field_Preparation_Right\" >5. Make Field Preparation Right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#6_Ensure_Proper_Planting_Spacing\" >6. Ensure Proper Planting Spacing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#7_Look_at_Trench_Paired-Row_or_Improved_Methods_of_Planting\" >7. Look at Trench, Paired-Row or Improved Methods of Planting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#8_Irrigate_Carefully\" >8. Irrigate Carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#9_Opt_for_Drip_Irrigation_Where_Feasible\" >9. Opt for Drip Irrigation Where Feasible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#10_Do_Not_Exceed_Fertilizer_Amount\" >10. Do Not Exceed Fertilizer Amount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#11_Add_Organic_Matter_to_the_Soil\" >11. Add Organic Matter to the Soil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#12_Weed_Control\" >12. Weed Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#13_Management_of_Sugarcane_Trash\" >13. Management of Sugarcane Trash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#14_Inspect_for_Pest_and_Disease_Monitoring\" >14. Inspect for Pest and Disease Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#15_Take_Care_of_the_Ratoon_Crop\" >15. Take Care of the Ratoon Crop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#16_Inter-Cropping_is_Possible_If_Appropriate\" >16. Inter-Cropping is Possible If Appropriate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#17_Plan_Harvesting_Before_the_Crops_Become_Matures\" >17. Plan Harvesting Before the Crops Become Matures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#18_Cut_Down_Labour_Cost_through_Mechanization\" >18. Cut Down Labour Cost through Mechanization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#19_Maintain_Farm_Records\" >19. Maintain Farm Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#20_Concentrate_on_Yield_and_Sugar_Recovery\" >20. Concentrate on Yield and Sugar Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#Simple_Guide_for_SugarCane_Farming_Tips\" >Simple Guide for SugarCane Farming Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#Mistakes_Farmers_Making_in_Sugarcane_Plantation\" >Mistakes Farmers Making in Sugarcane Plantation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#Concluding_Thoughts_Sugarcane_Farming_Tips\" >Concluding Thoughts: Sugarcane Farming Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/sugarcane-farming-its-benefits\/#FAQs_Sugarcane_Farming_Tips\" >FAQs: Sugarcane Farming Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Selecting_the_right_land_for_sugarcane_cultivation\"><\/span><b>1. Selecting the right land for sugarcane cultivation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in successful sugarcane production is land selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane tends to grow well in deep, fertile, well-drained soils with high water-retention capacity. It does not perform well where there are standing water conditions. The most recent agro advisory of ICAR recommends well-drained deep loam soils and warns against saline or alkaline soil condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It needs to be assessed before planting,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil texture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil pH<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic matter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drainage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available irrigation water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous crop history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil test is especially useful for a new grower as fertilization cannot only depend upon what other farmers use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple fact: Successful sugarcane production begins from proper soil, not from extra fertilizer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Suitable_Sugarcane_Varieties\"><\/span><b>2. Choose Suitable Sugarcane Varieties<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of variety can have an effect on yield, maturity period, disease resistance, and ratooning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not choose any variety only because some other farmer had good yields with it. A variety that is suitable for one region may not be suitable for the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should choose varieties suitable for your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State\/region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting season<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability of irrigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar factory in the locality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maturity period you expect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseases\/pests condition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute has emphasized the use of improved varieties and the varieties like Co 18009, Co 11015 and Co 14012 have been recommended by the institute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendations for local varieties are necessary because sugarcane varieties are constantly improving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Good_Quality_Planting_Material\"><\/span><b>3. Use Good Quality Planting Material<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the top sugarcane cultivation tips for new farmers is not to take any compromise with respect to the quality of seed cane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane is generally planted using cuttings known as setts. Poor quality planting material can cause poor germination and problems related to diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some good quality planting material is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy and free from diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True to variety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free from pests\u2019 injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matured enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of reliable sources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAR has stressed the need of genetically pure, virus and disease-free planting material in sugarcane cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to ICAR\u2019s recent guidelines, the healthy 9-10 months old canes should be used and top third portion should be taken for the setts in concerned production system. It has given a seed requirement of 45,000-50,000 three-budded setts per hectare, or 6-8 tons, depending on the type of plantation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Treatment_of_Setts_Before_Plantation\"><\/span><b>4. Treatment of Setts Before Plantation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of unset treatment may lead to introduction of diseases into a new plantation site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods of sett treatment differ based on the geographical location and disease condition in the area. For example, ICAR&#8217;s 2025 guideline has described the process of fungicide treatment of setts before planting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/why-does-modern-farming-require-more-capital\/\"><strong>Farming practices<\/strong><\/a> should be based on the sett treatment method prescribed by the concerned authorities, such as local agricultural department or sugar factory and not the chemical dosage used in another place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General principles are quite easy:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy seed + good sett treatment = Better chance of uniform germination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases where it is advised, use of modern planting materials such as buds and tissue culture seedlings or other methods of seed multiplication will further help in reducing requirement of the planting material.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Field_Preparation_Right\"><\/span><b>5. Make Field Preparation Right<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper land preparation creates room for root development and facilitates easy irrigation and field operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The land preparation may involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearing residues and weeds of the previous crop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ploughing deeply if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breaking of large soil clods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field leveling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic manure application depending on the soil and farming requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creation of right trenches or beds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure water can easily drain from the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ICAR guide for sugarcane cultivation up to the year 2025 suggests deep ploughing, harrowing, weed removal, and field leveling and drainage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not make your field water-retentive after heavy rains. Sugarcane requires water, but waterlogging does not mean proper irrigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ensure_Proper_Planting_Spacing\"><\/span><b>6. Ensure Proper Planting Spacing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper spacing can make a difference in how well the crops utilize sun, moisture, and nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spacing considerations include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting technique<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the latest ICAR guidance, some of the spacings include 90 cm in the case of unirrigated cultivation, 120 cm when irrigation or paired row trench methods are used, and 60 cm for high density planting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important not to take the above values as the single standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For beginners, the right thing to do is to plant at the spacing advised for the particular cultivar and planting method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Look_at_Trench_Paired-Row_or_Improved_Methods_of_Planting\"><\/span><b>7. Look at Trench, Paired-Row or Improved Methods of Planting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat or furrow planting may not always be the method to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on their local conditions, farmers may consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paired-row planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trench planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised bed furrow irrigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring-pit planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bud chip planting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With better management, such methods help in better utilization of resources and ease of operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAR studies have pointed out trench, FIRB, and ring-pit methods together with seed multiplication methods as modern sugarcane cultivation methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But avoid adopting any new method just because it is advertised as &#8220;modern.&#8221; Know the cost, machinery requirements, labor requirement, and local results first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Irrigate_Carefully\"><\/span><b>8. Irrigate Carefully<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is one of the most important considerations in sugarcane cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While sugarcane requires adequate water throughout its growth phases, irrigation must be done depending on the soil, climate, stage of crop development, and water content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early growing phase, the idea is to ensure adequate moisture in the soil for germination without flooding the farm constantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to TNAU, there are shorter irrigation intervals in germination and other intervals in tillering, grand growth, and maturation, with sandy soil needing more irrigation than heavy soils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters is that not any one irrigation schedule will suit all farms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical considerations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water in soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate\/temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage of growth of crop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method of irrigation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under hot and dry conditions, water requirement could increase sharply. Therefore, local advice on irrigation schedule would apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Opt_for_Drip_Irrigation_Where_Feasible\"><\/span><b>9. Opt for Drip Irrigation Where Feasible<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those farmers who have appropriate facilities for irrigation, drip irrigation may be a very useful means for water management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drip irrigation can help in delivering water to the root zone and fertigation may also be used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of sugarcane, TNAU gives suggestions on paired row drip irrigation and fertigation where nutrients are applied in several stages instead of once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, drip irrigation may not necessarily be profitable in every case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before installing the drip system, it should be calculated as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installation cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsidy, if any<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water availability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water savings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yield increase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be remembered that the well-maintained <a href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/why-invest-in-commercial-irrigation-system\/\"><strong>irrigation system<\/strong><\/a> will be much more helpful than an expensive but ill-maintained system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Do_Not_Exceed_Fertilizer_Amount\"><\/span><b>10. Do Not Exceed Fertilizer Amount<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although sugarcane is nutrient-intensive, additional fertilizer does not always imply additional sugarcane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive use of nitrogen, for instance, may promote excessive growth and fail to deliver the anticipated financial benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fertilization strategy should be determined by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane variety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane yield<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether plant cane or ratoon cane<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil fertility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local guidelines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In TNAU nutrient guidelines, there is an emphasis on multiple fertigation doses of nitrogen and potassium in drip irrigation method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the novice grower, the best practice is to apply fertilizer during the crop development stages, and not to do all at once when planting the crop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Add_Organic_Matter_to_the_Soil\"><\/span><b>11. Add Organic Matter to the Soil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic matter is known for helping to build soil structure, improving its capacity to hold water, and providing biological benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on availability, farmers may apply any of the following organics, provided that it is well-decomposed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm yard manure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green manure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crop residues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other relevant organic materials<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic matter must be used in conjunction with a proper nutrient management system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those farmers who are keen on sustainable sugarcane cultivation might benefit from using a combination of soil analysis, organic matter management, efficient irrigation, and fertilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Weed_Control\"><\/span><b>12. Weed Control<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeds compete with sugarcane for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertilizers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This competition may prove most harmful when the crop is still at a young stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the land weed-free in the initial stages of crop growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand weeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbicides as per local recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of herbicides depends on local suggestions and according to the directions provided by manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAR and agricultural universities provide information regarding weed control under different cropping systems, so it is better to follow local recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Management_of_Sugarcane_Trash\"><\/span><b>13. Management of Sugarcane Trash<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After harvest, sugarcane trash does not necessarily need to be considered waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly managed trash may help in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing soil moisture loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling weeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving organic content in the soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of soil erosion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane trash management should also be compatible with the local pest and disease management as well as ratoon cultivation practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of unnecessarily burning crop residues, try using it for the good of your farm, if possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Inspect_for_Pest_and_Disease_Monitoring\"><\/span><b>14. Inspect for Pest and Disease Monitoring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wait until your whole field is affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move around your field and inspect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant gaps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look out for anything abnormal such as leaves of unusual color, dead shoots, holes, tunneling, wilting or poor growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, integrated pest management would be better than pesticide application based on a fixed schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper diagnosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of resistant variety if any<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanitation of field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological control or cultural control if feasible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical control if necessary and recommended locally<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using healthy planting material is also important for disease prevention. The ICAR has repeatedly stressed the importance of using healthy seed cane.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Take_Care_of_the_Ratoon_Crop\"><\/span><b>15. Take Care of the Ratoon Crop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One benefit of cultivating sugarcane is that a ratoon crop can always follow the first crop since new cane grows from the stubble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a bad first crop doesn&#8217;t always guarantee a good ratoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-harvest:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retain healthy stubble<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim away diseased stubble if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain moisture in soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add nutrients based on soil condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate weed infestation at an early stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pest and disease inspections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain proper crop establishment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ratoon crop management should start right after harvesting without waiting several weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Inter-Cropping_is_Possible_If_Appropriate\"><\/span><b>16. Inter-Cropping is Possible If Appropriate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the fact that the sugarcane remains in the field for a long time, the farmers might think of adopting inter-cropping during the early stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper inter-crops largely depend upon:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Season of planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant spacing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water requirement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour availability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAR has also pointed out sugarcane based inter-crop cultivation system such as sugarcane + maize as a practice currently being researched for resource use and additional income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intercropping is not advisable when there is heavy competition between companion crops for water, nutrients or sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Plan_Harvesting_Before_the_Crops_Become_Matures\"><\/span><b>17. Plan Harvesting Before the Crops Become Matures<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many inexperienced producers consider harvest planning only at the time when they see the crops becoming mature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, it is better to plan ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take into account:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned maturity date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local harvest period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability of labour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar mill calendar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment terms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane may stay in the field for about 10\u201315 months depending on the production technology and region. According to the recent advice of ICAR, 12-15 months is required by the certain kharif system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier or later harvest affects crop value, therefore, pay attention to local maturity criteria and sugar mills requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Cut_Down_Labour_Cost_through_Mechanization\"><\/span><b>18. Cut Down Labour Cost through Mechanization<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour may turn out to be one of the largest expenses of sugarcane growing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economically feasible mechanization technologies should be considered for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inter-cultural operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertilizing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute gives special emphasis to mechanization in order to cope with labour shortage problem, particularly, mechanization of a significant part of sugarcane cultivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no need for small farmers to buy each machine for themselves. There are such alternatives as custom hire centers, farmers unions and machinery banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Maintain_Farm_Records\"><\/span><b>19. Maintain Farm Records<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is perhaps the easiest yet most ignored sugarcane farming tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a record of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agritech.tnau.ac.in\/expert_system\/sugar\/season&amp;varieties.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Variety of sugarcane grown<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of plantation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity of seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertilizer used<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of irrigation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Machinery cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of pest and disease control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yield<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total cost of production<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you harvest, determine your actual profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason is to find out the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the crop yielding much or does it yield well?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A farmer who keeps records will be able to compare the varieties, methods of planting and irrigation systems from one year to the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Concentrate_on_Yield_and_Sugar_Recovery\"><\/span><b>20. Concentrate on Yield and Sugar Recovery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane farming is not just a matter of producing a lot of sugarcane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important for those who are growing it for the sugar-mill to get quality cane with sugar recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus proper crop management would result in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy cane<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper maturity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper variety growth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good nutrition management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced disease pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting at the right time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to ICAR, increase in farmer income depends on the increase in sugarcane production and sugar recovery as well as reduced cost of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Guide_for_SugarCane_Farming_Tips\"><\/span><b>Simple Guide for SugarCane Farming Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8121\" src=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/male-botanist-striped-shirt-standing-front-green-exotic-plant-holding-its-big-leaves-studying-them-diseases-while-exploring-environmental-conditions-problems-tropical-forest_273609-6409-300x200.webp\" alt=\"sugarcane farming tips\" width=\"872\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/male-botanist-striped-shirt-standing-front-green-exotic-plant-holding-its-big-leaves-studying-them-diseases-while-exploring-environmental-conditions-problems-tropical-forest_273609-6409-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/male-botanist-striped-shirt-standing-front-green-exotic-plant-holding-its-big-leaves-studying-them-diseases-while-exploring-environmental-conditions-problems-tropical-forest_273609-6409-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/male-botanist-striped-shirt-standing-front-green-exotic-plant-holding-its-big-leaves-studying-them-diseases-while-exploring-environmental-conditions-problems-tropical-forest_273609-6409.webp 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to planting:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a variety recommended locally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase healthy planting material.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure land preparation is done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange drainage and irrigation systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan on how to plant the crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At planting time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use healthy setts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarize with the recommended sett treatments locally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure uniform spacing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure good soil contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No unnecessary standing water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In crop growth period:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigate the crops based on their requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weed control should be early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply nutrients based on soil and crops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pest and disease control measures should be taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic waste management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep farm records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to harvest:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that crops have matured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate with sugar factory, if any.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labour arrangement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport arrangements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No delay after harvest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_Farmers_Making_in_Sugarcane_Plantation\"><\/span><b>Mistakes Farmers Making in Sugarcane Plantation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Utilizing cheap and unproductive seed cane<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting costs through utilizing planting material can lead to greater complications down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Following another person\u2019s fertilizer calendar<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nutrients needed for the crops are not the same as the soil type.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Irrigating more than needed<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane requires water, but irrigating too much is bad for roots and increases chances of getting diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Not focusing on drainage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good irrigation should coincide with good drainage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Allowing weeds during early stages<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeds competing with crops during their establishment phase is counter-productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Identifying pests late<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field inspection regularly will be better than identifying pests when the losses have become great.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Neglecting the ratoon crop<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ratoon crops need good management right after harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Only focusing on yield<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A productive field doesn\u2019t always mean it is profitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Disregarding mechanization<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For places where labor is costly and lacking, custom and sharing machinery is an alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concluding_Thoughts_Sugarcane_Farming_Tips\"><\/span><b>Concluding Thoughts: Sugarcane Farming Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sugarcane cultivation is not about implementing one \u201csecret\u201d method, but rather about making numerous small decisions right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the appropriate variety. Begin from high-quality planting material. Ensure good soil preparation. Provide the plant with necessary water and avoid unnecessary irrigation. Apply fertilizer depending on the type of the soil and the crop. Manage weeds timely. Keep an eye on pests and diseases. Utilize organic material and crop residue wisely. Think of drip irrigation, enhanced planting and mechanization where economically viable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing here is to treat sugarcane farming as a business, not only as a crop. Account for expenses you have incurred, evaluate your crop&#8217;s productivity and learn about your market while comparing various farming practices&#8217; performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, it is the best to rely on local recommendations and gradually improve them. New farming technologies like high-quality seed production, enhanced varieties, drip fertigation, mechanization and improved planting system can be employed depending on the particularities of your farm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, the optimal farming strategy for sugarcane would be a balanced approach that takes into account yield, sugar quality, water consumption, soil quality, labor intensity and cost of production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Sugarcane_Farming_Tips\"><\/span>FAQs: <b>Sugarcane Farming Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the primary sugarcane cultivation advice for starters?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is critical to begin with healthy plant material and the right variety of sugarcane. Substandard seed cane can negatively influence crop establishment right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much water do you require for sugarcane?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each farm has its unique water requirements, depending on soil type, climate, the phase of crop growth and irrigation system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Which soil type is the most appropriate for sugarcane?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soil should be deep, fertile, well-drained and have excellent water retention capacity. You should test your soil prior to planting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is it good to use drip irrigation for sugarcane?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drip irrigation can be used effectively, especially when water and fertilizer application play an important role. The profitability of the system depends on many factors like the cost of installation, water supply, the size of farm and other factors. 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