The sustainable sugarcane initiative ssi aims at providing practical options to farmers in improving the productivity of land, water and labour, all at the same time. This repeated interrow cultivation results in leveling of the land by end of may or mid of june which is called as first earthing. Introduction the sugarcane whitefly, aleurolobus barodensis mask in recent years has assumed serious proportions on sugarcane not only in andhra pradesh but also in bihar, gujarat, haryana, karnataka, maharashtra, punjab, tamil. Weed management in sugarcane manual sugar research. A long, sunny, and hot 32 c to 38 c, 90 f to 100 f growing season with moderate to high levels of rainfall 1100 and 1500 mm total, combined with a dry and cooler 12.
The present study is planned with an ovcrall objcctive of finding the grading, packing and marketing practices etc. Pits are to be filled with equal quantity of top soil and fym along with 3 to 4 kg. Sugar cane cultivation and management springerlink. Due to high weed pressure, weed management in direct seeded rice has been a huge challenge for the researchers and farmers as well. Outreach programme in net work mode diagnosis and management of leaf spot diseases of field and horticultural crops during 11th plan 200712. Cultivation techniques, quality and sustainability burleigh dodds series in agricultural science on free shipping on qualified orders. An assessment of harvesting practices of sugarcane in the.
Soil quality indexing strategies for evaluating sugarcane. Integrated weed management weed management in sugarcane manual 06 iwm allows a range of costeffective management techniques to be used in sequence to effectively control weeds in an environmentally responsible manner. Soil management for sugarcane nsw department of primary. Sugar cane cultivation and management by bakker, h. The sqis were compared to identify the most appropriate strategy for assessing sq changes induced by luc associated with sugarcane expansion in brazil. An assessment of harvesting practices of sugarcane in the central region of thailand.
Assessment of sugarcane cultivation machines rmd and rbscum planter on farmers field. The paperback of the sugar cane cultivation and management by h. Ii growth and production of sugarcane willy verheye encyclopedia of life support systems eolss sugar cane is a perennial grass that thrives well in tropical and frostfree warm temperate areas. Successful ratoon management in sugarcane open access. This is important because the marginal areas affected.
As cane soil management progresses to b and a class there is increasing precision in management of cultivation and controlled traffic to minimise impacts of compaction and erosion. The green revolution of the 70s was responsible for bringing additional area under cultivation, extending irrigation facilities, providing better quality seeds, improving techniques of farming and plant protection. Nutrient status of kinnow climate and fruit quality. Agriculture is the only means of living for almost two thirds of the workers in india. Adoption of improved mango cultivation practices among. The study aims to assess the effect on climate change impact via life cycle. Prepare the slurry with 10 packets 2000 gha of azospirillum inoculum with sufficient water. Pdf sugarcane is an important cash crop and cultivated between 320n to 320s latitude covering more than 90 countries of the world. Its young larvae is yellow green in color with two horns.
Sustainable weed management in direct seeded rice culture. Pdf sugarcane production, processing and marketing in. Early shoot borer and white wooly aphids are important insectpests of sugarcane. The interest of farmers in adoption of kinnow cultivation is increasing day by day due to suitable agroclimatic conditions, higher crop yield and demand in international market. A field experiment was conducted during the three consecutive seasons from 200608 on clay loam soil of sugarcane research station, buralikson, assam to study the effect of different herbicides along with other cultural practices of weed management of sugarcane. The concept of agricultural sustainability and various soil and crop. Sustainable management of agricultural land and crop productivity. About twothirds of the total sugarcane produced in india is consumed for making gur and khandsari and only one third of it goes to sugar factories. Further repetition of interrow cultivation transforms the furrow into ridges by putting soil around the plants and interrow space become furrow automatically, through which irrigation or drainage is provided. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Sugarcane is a tropical, perennial grass that forms lateral shoots at the base to produce multiple. Effect of weed management practices on sugarcane ratoon. Integrated weed management approach based on critical period of crop weed.
This definition can apply to crops, native plants as well as nonnative species. The agriculture sector of india has occupied 43% of indias geographical area, and. This volume is intended for reference by the commercial sugar cane grower. Plant suckers upright in the centre of pits with 5 cm pseudostem remaining above soil level. Keeping good records is an essential part of wise decision making and management of a sugarcane production operation. Better management practices for cotton and sugarcane. Mar 03, 2016 the sqis were compared to identify the most appropriate strategy for assessing sq changes induced by luc associated with sugarcane expansion in brazil. The sugarcane breeding institute has come up with a list of different varieties of sugarcane external website that opens in a new window suitable for commercial cultivation in different states. The stems grow into cane stalk, which when mature contributes about 75% of the entire plant. Of the 430 000 ha currently under sugar cane, about 68% is grown within 30 km of the coast and 17% in the high rainfall areas of kwazulunatal. Inefficient weed management burning of trashes in the ratoon crops, burning of trashes is the most common practice being followed among the cultivators to get rid off the wastes generated in the field which are likely to pose hindrance for normal cultivation besides chances of enhanced pest and disease incidences.
Keeping this in mind, various schemes have been launched to improve farm. Sugarcane production, processing and marketing in tanzania article pdf available in african study monographs 19 may 1998 with 9,607 reads how we measure reads. Growing sugarcane and cultivation practices kisan central. Disciplines are covered for the successful production of a sugar cane crop. The advantages like runoff loss 76%, moisture conservation 67% and water saving 62% were expressed by the majority of the respondents due to the adoption of alternate furrow irrigation.
Introduction sugarcane is a most important cash crop of india. Production is possible where other crops dont do well. As sugarcane is a long duration crop 10 months to 15 months, this duration varies from variety to variety and one can take multiple harvests from the original plantation, you must consider fertile soil. Growers are encouraged to keep good records of all planting practices as well as pest management practices. Soil and crop management strategies to ensure higher.
A number of good books exist on field practices related to the growing of sugar cane. Advantages of water management practices adopted in sugarcane. Controlled traffic, for example, is nonexistent in d and c class management, while b class includes controlled traffic, and a class includes. This minimises the potential for weeds to set seed in all crop phases and therefore reduces the weed seedbank. This publication has been compiled by raylene hansen of regional delivery, department of employment. These recommendations are based primarily on research results. Sugarcane is produced each season from 14 mill supply areas, extending from northern pondoland in the eastern cape to the mpumalanga lowveld. A vast majority of these describing agronomic practices are adequate in written text, but are inadequate in directing the reader about field practical skills in growing sugarcane. Successful ratoon management in sugarcane open access journals. Crop management nutrient management spear program cornell.
In this part of annadata, we will take inform viewers about the techniques of sowing mung beans and sugarcane management. It is also found through the caribbean, warmer parts of south america, including argentina and brazil. This document provides an overview of baseline biological information relevant to risk assessment of genetically modified gm forms of the species that may be released into the. Harvesting is generally done in the dry period and when the stalks contain the maximum amount of sucrose. Agronomy and soils department, auburn university, usa.
Cultivation techniques, quality and sustainability burleigh dodds series in agricultural science on. The glossary of sanskrit names in this work denotes an intimate knowledge with the various forms and preparations of sugar which is considerately more than 2000 years old. Mechanization of sugarcane cultivation has yet to play its. Charaka wrote the oldest treatise extant on hindu medicine, at about the beginning of the christian era. Achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane volume 1. Sugarcane belongs to bamboo family of plants and is indigenous to india. Very little ground preparation usually only one cultivation pass is required for sugarcane planting when following a soybean or green manure crop.
Integrated pest management can be understood as a systematic ecological approach. Successful ratoon management in sugarcane sm prasanna 1 and ps pattar 2. Sugarcane is a tropical and subtropical, perennial grass that forms lateral shoots at the base to produce multiple stems, typically 3 to 4 meters high and about 5 cm in diameter. In the hotter and more arid locations fruits developed more rapidly in weight, circumference and volume. It involves less risk and farmers are assured up to some extent about return even in adverse condition.
To be viable and competitive, sugarcane growers face many challenges. White wooly aphid ceravacuna lanigera is the major insect pest of sugarcane. Review article sustainable weed management in direct seeded. In wetlands, preparatory cultivation by ploughing the land and bringing the soil to fine tilth could not be done. Introduction the sugarcane whitefly, aleurolobus barodensis mask in recent years has assumed serious proportions on sugarcane not only in andhra pradesh but also in bihar, gujarat, haryana, karnataka, maharashtra, punjab, tamil nadu and uttar pradesh. Production expanded and contracted historically depending on price and competitiveness.
Over the years, agriculture has emerged as one of the top priorities of the central and state governments. Pits of 60cm3 size are to be opened with recommended spacing. About twothirds of the total sugarcane produced in india is consumed for making gur and khandsari and only one third of it goes to. Veeraputhiranhas had conducted a study on irrigation management in. Improving cropland management is key to increasing crop productivity without further degrading. Sugarcane cultivation information guide asia farming. Review article sustainable weed management in direct. Buy achieving sustainable cultivation of sugarcane volume 1. The soil plays a major role in successful sugarcane cultivation. Though sugarcane can be cultivated in temperate zones, productivity is much higher in tropical climates. Package of practices for subtropical and temperate fruits jammu division with three agroclimatic zones viz subtropical, intermediate low hills and temperate has vast potential for horticultural industry by way of improving the productivity of existing orchards and using vast tracts of unutilized wastelands, kandi areas of.
These production potential can be achieved by adopting better irrigation water management and scientific crop production practices. About indian institute of sugarcane research, home page. Crop management cases and tools for higher yield and sustainability. Usda ars, national soil dynamics laboratory, auburn. Diatraea saccharalis sugarcane borer is native to the western hemisphere but seems to have been introduced to the united states of america usa, where it inhabits the warmers states. Agriculture is one of the most significant sector of the indian economy. It requires high temperatures, plenty of sunlight, large quantities of. In uttar pradesh, the recommended varieties for early ripening are cos 687, cos 8436, cos 88230, cos 95435 and cose 91232 while sugarcane varieties.
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