New Sugarcane Varieties Promise Better Yield: Online Seed Booking Now Open

Key Highlights:

• Two new sugarcane varieties: Ko.Sha. 18231 and Ko.Lakh. 16202.
• High-yield, disease-resistant, and affordable seeds.
• Online booking started February 3, 2024.
• Distribution begins February 15, 2025.
• Visit official websites or call 1800-121-3203 for details.

Farmers growing sugarcane have a reason to celebrate! The state government has introduced two new high-yielding sugarcane varieties, Ko.Sha. 18231 and Ko.Lakh. 16202, designed to boost production and improve sugar recovery. Online booking for mini seed kits has already started, making it easier for farmers to access these improved seeds at affordable prices.

Also Read: New Sugarcane Variety KO.Lakh.16202: A Boon for Farmers with Bumper Yields

What Makes These Sugarcane Varieties Special?

1. Ko.Sha. 18231:

   • Developed by the State Sugarcane Research Institute.
   • Resistant to red rot disease, a common sugarcane ailment.
   • Produces thick sugarcane with high germination rates and more tillers.
   • Expected yield: 900-920 quintals per hectare.
   • Ideal for farmers and sugar mills due to its high sugar recovery.

2. Ko.Lakh. 16202:

   • Created in collaboration with Coimbatore and Lucknow sugarcane breeding centers.
   • Resistant to both wilt and red rot diseases.
   • Expected yield: Up to 920 quintals per hectare.
   • Offers excellent sugar recovery for sugar mills.

How to Get the Seeds?

Farmers can now book mini seed kits online for these two varieties. Here’s what you need to know:

• Booking Started: February 3, 2024, at 10 AM.
• Distribution Starts: February 15, 2025.
• Total Availability: 4.90 lakh buds for Ko.Sha. 18231 and 350 lakh buds for Ko.Lakh. 16202.

Also Read: Farmers to Receive New Sugarcane Varieties for Autumn Cultivation in UP

Farmers can collect the seeds from designated research centers:

• Ko.Sha. 18231: Shahjahanpur or Muzaffarnagar centers.
• Ko.Lakh. 16202: Muzaffarnagar or Sultanpur centers.

Why Choose New Seeds?

The Director of the Sugarcane Department, VK Shukla, emphasized the importance of using new seeds for spring sugarcane sowing. He advised farmers to avoid old or diseased seeds to ensure better yields and disease-free crops.

How to Book Online

1. Visit the official website of the Sugar Industry and Sugarcane Development Department or the Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Research Council.
2. Use your Krishak Code to book a maximum of 100 buds per farmer.
3. Pay online to confirm your booking.
4. After booking, farmers will receive an SMS with the distribution date and center details.

Important Links and Contacts

• Sugar Industry and Sugarcane Development Department: https://www.upcane.gov.in/
• Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Research Council: https://www.upcsr.org/DefaultEng.aspx
• Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-121-3203

Also Read: Government Offers 50% Subsidy for Crop Spraying Using Drones to Help Farmers

CMV360 Says

Farmers, seize this opportunity to enhance your sugarcane yield with the new high-yielding varieties, Ko.Sha. 18231 and Ko.Lakh. 16202. Online booking for mini seed kits is now open, ensuring affordable and disease-resistant seeds. Act fast to secure your seeds and prepare for a prosperous harvest. Visit official websites or call the toll-free number for more details.