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Uttar Pradesh approves four new sugarcane varieties for cultivation
Uttar Pradesh has approved four new sugarcane varieties for farmers to cultivate, with the state saying they could increase sugarcane and sugar production.
The varieties are described as early-maturing and better in yield and sugar recovery, the amount of sugar obtained from the crop.
One named variety, CoS.23232, yielded 95.56 tonnes per hectare in plant crops, 9.44% more than the standard variety Co.0238.
It is also resistant to red rot disease and performs well when the crop regrows after harvesting.
The approval follows a review of yield and sugar-content data by a state sub-committee, with researchers from Uttar Pradesh and the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research in Lucknow involved.
Six older varieties will be phased out over two years because they are unpopular and grown on very little land.
The state says the new varieties could raise farmers’ incomes and benefit sugar producers through improved sugar recovery.
The Uttar Pradesh government said four new sugarcane varieties had been approved for cultivation.
It said the early-maturing varieties offer better yields and sugar recovery.
The government said the varieties could increase sugarcane and sugar production and benefit farmers and the sugar industry.
The named variety CoS.23232 had an average plant-crop yield of 95.56 tons per hectare, according to data cited by the state.
Six older varieties will be phased out over the next two years because they are unpopular and have negligible cultivation area.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government approved the varieties. The decision involved a sub-committee, research scientists and sugarcane officials.
- What
- Four new sugarcane varieties were approved for cultivation.
- When
- The government announced the decision on October 4, 2026.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The varieties were considered better for yield and sugar recovery, with the aim of increasing production and benefiting farmers and the sugar industry.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Seed Cane and Sugarcane Variety Approval Sub-Committee met to discuss the release of new sugarcane varieties.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced that four new varieties had been released for cultivation.
Six older sugarcane varieties will be phased out.
- New varieties approved
- Four
- Named variety
- CoS.23232
- CoS.23232 plant-crop yield
- 95.56 tons per hectare
- Yield comparison
- 9.44% higher than standard variety Co.0238
- Older varieties to be phased out
- Six
- Phasing-out period
- Two years
What people are saying
They would prove to be the best alternative for farmers and would contribute to increasing both sugarcane and sugar production
With the approval of new, high-yielding and high-sugar-recovery sugarcane varieties, farmers will have a wide basket of varieties for the cultivation