Boosting Sugarcane Yields in Uttar Pradesh: The Role of Sett Treatment Devices and Modern Farming Techniques
Recent sugarcane yield data from Uttar Pradesh shows varied district-level productivity, with some districts adopting new technologies such as the sugarcane sett treatment device to control diseases. This method is helping reduce disease incidence and improving overall yields. Here's a district-wise comparison of sugarcane yield in Uttar Pradesh for the 2023-2024 season:
District
Sugarcane Yield (in QT/ha)
Remarks
Meerut
820
High adoption of modern farming techniques, including sett treatment.
Muzaffarnagar
840
Efficient irrigation and disease management with sett treatment.
Saharanpur
850
Leading in productivity with sett treatment and improved varieties.
Bijnor
810
Focus on disease control and soil health improvement practices.
Shamli
830
Improved yields due to modern devices and focused disease control.
Lucknow
800
Traditional farming methods, moderate adoption of new techniques.
Sitapur
790
Improving steadily with gradual introduction of sett treatment.
Hardoi
780
Experimenting with modern techniques; focus on yield improvement.
The sugarcane yield across Uttar Pradesh averages between 780 and 850 qt/ha, with districts like Meerut and Saharanpur seeing better outcomes due to disease management innovations like the sett treatment device. This device helps protect the crop from pests and diseases at an early stage, leading to improved recovery rates and higher productivity
