Top Sugarcane Varieties for Autumn Season Yielding Up to 100 Tons – Know the Best One

Sugarcane farming

Krishi Dunia

• 04 Feb, 2025 10:06 AM IST ,
• Updated Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:24 PM

Sugarcane is a major cash crop for farmers, offering significant income opportunities. In the Indian market, both the demand and price of sugarcane remain high. By cultivating advanced varieties, farmers can achieve higher yields with lower costs and in a shorter time. Particularly, autumn-season sugarcane farming ensures superior production.

Benefits of Autumn-Season Sugarcane Farming:

Advanced autumn-season sugarcane varieties grow rapidly and have higher disease resistance. These varieties have the potential to yield 95 to 100 tons per hectare. Additionally, they have a higher sugar content, making them beneficial for the sugar and jaggery industries. These varieties are also less prone to pest infestations and diseases, reducing maintenance costs and increasing profitability for farmers.

Top Sugarcane Varieties for the Autumn Season:

1. Co-17018 & Co-16030 (Karan-16):

• Co-17018: This new variety is resistant to red rot disease and thrives even in saline soil conditions. It shows lower susceptibility to pests like early shoot borer, stalk borer, and top borer. Its strong stalks prevent lodging, ensuring better yield stability.
• Co-16030 (Karan-16): Developed by the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Karnal, this variety is known for its high commercial yield and better sugar recovery, making it a profitable choice.

2. Co-15023:

• Yield Potential: 92-98 tons per hectare.
• Special Features: High sweetness and increased juice content.
• Best Use: Ideal for jaggery production.

3. CoSA-18231 (UP Special Variety):

Specifically developed for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, this variety exhibits strong disease resistance and can yield up to 90.16 tons per hectare.

4. CoSHA-13235 (Early Variety):

This variety features straight, thick stalks with a light green-yellow color. It is highly resistant to pests and diseases, allowing farmers to achieve a yield of 81-92 tons per hectare.

5. Kolkh-14201:

With a potential yield of up to 95 tons per hectare, this variety contains 18.60% sugar and a pol percentage of 14.55%. It is also resistant to borer pests, making it a profitable choice for farmers.

Other High-Yielding Varieties:

Farmers can also cultivate Co-0118, Co-15023, Co-17018, Co-16030, and Co-5011 for better production. Seeds of these varieties are available at the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Karnal.

Key Factors for High Sugarcane Yield:

• Rotate Varieties Every Three Years: This helps in reducing pest and disease infestations. Using healthy 8-10-month-old seeds ensures better growth.
• Seed Treatment: Treat seeds with Carbendazim or Thiophanate Methyl solution to prevent diseases. Sugarcane thrives best in loamy and black loamy soil.
• Nutrient Management: Apply 120-150 kg nitrogen, 50-60 kg phosphorus, and 30-40 kg potash per hectare for improved yield. Half of the nitrogen (60-75 kg/ha) should be applied 110-120 days after planting.
• Weed Control & Irrigation: Keeping fields weed-free and ensuring timely irrigation is crucial. Use Chlorpyrifos spray to protect against termites and shoot borers.

Autumn-season sugarcane farming presents a profitable opportunity for farmers. By cultivating advanced varieties like Co-17018, Co-16030, Co-15023, CoSA-18231, CoSHA-13235, and Kolkh-14201, farmers can achieve yields of up to 95-100 tons per hectare. Moreover, adopting proper agricultural techniques and managing fertilizers and irrigation effectively can significantly boost farmers' incomes.