SUGARCANE MECHANICAL HARVESTER IN THE CAUVERY DELTA-EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES

摘要

Availability of sugarcane, suitability of plots for mechanical harvesters, men and materials for operation and maintenance, suitable variety, farmer's attitude and cost of operation influence mechanical harvester operations. The experience with thirty cane harvester machines especially in the Cauvery delta since 2008 is discussed in this paper. Suggestions and plans for future based on the past experiences are also discussed.