Practical methods to check the inconsistence in the sugar recovery and cane production with special reference to Rajasthan conditions.

摘要

A detailed systematic study was conducted to look into the causes of decline in sugar recovery and availability of cane to factory during cane processing season of 2004-05. Genetic potential of the prevalent varieties is gradually decreasing. There is lack of rainfall and uncertainty of irrigation water in canal. Infestation of insect and pest is high. Adverse ecological factors hinder the growth of cane and formation of sugar. Moreover, sugar recovery is dependent on the efficiency of milling and processing. Cumulative effect of these various factors makes the processing season unsuccessful for attaining sugar recovery in the factory..