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Water management

Water management

Water management and Nutrient management of sugarcane

Water management in sugarcane-

The current total irrigation potential of the country is estimated at 113 M ha of which only 50% is under actual use. One tonnes of cane need 60-70 tonnes of water. The crop should be irrigated when available water reaches to 50% of level. Maximum water is required during tillering stage and during elongation or grand growth phase. There should be proper drainage in rainy season.

water management in sugarcane

 

VANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SUGARCANE FOLLOWED BY CANAL COMMAND AREA FARMERS

 

Balasubramaniam, P. Vijayaraghavan, R and Ravichandran. V

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