Archive · 29 Sep 2026
New sugarcane varieties aim to boost Uttar Pradesh farmers’ prosperity
Researchers in Uttar Pradesh created four new types of sugarcane.
The new types are meant to help farmers grow more sugarcane.
They may also help mills recover more sugar from the crop.
Each type could produce about 90 to 100 tonnes per hectare.
The plants can resist or tolerate red rot, a serious sugarcane disease.
They also grow strongly soon after planting.
Their ratoon crops may produce well after the first harvest, which can lower future farming costs.
These improvements are expected to make sugarcane farming more productive and profitable.
Four new sugarcane varieties were displayed by the Sugar Industry and Cane Development Department at the International Trade Show.
The varieties were developed by the Uttar Pradesh Council of Sugarcane Research.
Co.Sha. 19231, Co.Sha. 18231, Co.Sha. 13235 and Co.Sha. 17231 have yield potential of about 90–100 tonnes per hectare.
The varieties are resistant or tolerant to red rot and show strong germination and vigorous early growth.
Higher millable cane numbers and strong ratoon potential could increase production while reducing cultivation costs for later crops.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Council of Sugarcane Research developed the varieties, which were displayed by the Sugar Industry and Cane Development Department.
- What
- Four improved sugarcane varieties were introduced to support higher yields, sugar recovery and farmer income.
- When
- At the International Trade Show; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- At the International Trade Show in Uttar Pradesh; the article does not specify the venue.
- Why
- To increase sugarcane productivity and sugar production, reduce damage from red rot, lower subsequent cultivation costs and improve farmers’ profitability.
- Varieties
- Co.Sha. 19231, Co.Sha. 18231, Co.Sha. 13235 and Co.Sha. 17231
- Developer
- Uttar Pradesh Council of Sugarcane Research
- Yield potential
- Approximately 90–100 tonnes per hectare
- Disease response
- Resistance or tolerance to red rot
- Growth traits
- Strong germination and vigorous early growth
- Ratoon potential
- Strong ratoon crop performance may reduce costs for subsequent crops
- Expected benefit
- Higher productivity, sugar production and farmer income