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Uttar Pradesh accounts for 40% of India's sugarcane production followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Farmers sell to sugar mills at the government-fixed FRP/SAP.
Season
Planted year-round (best: October–November in north India, February–March in south)
Duration
12–18 months (plant crop); 10–12 months (ratoon)
Expected Yield
70–100 tonnes/hectare (plant crop)
MSP / Market Price
FRP (Fair and Remunerative Price): ₹340/quintal (2024–25)
Soil Type
Deep, well-drained loamy soil, pH 6.0–8.0
Water Requirement
Very high — 1,500–2,500mm total
Two-budded setts at 90 cm row spacing. Apply carbofuran in furrow at planting.
250–300kg N, 80kg P, 100kg K per hectare in splits.
Harvest at 10–14% sucrose content. Mill within 24–48 hours of harvesting to avoid sucrose loss.
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