Sugarcane crushing is in its last stage in many states of the country. At the same time, sugarcane yields in Maharashtra are over. In such a situation, this time Maharashtra’s Chinese season ended with disappointment 2024-25. Official data shows that sugar production declined by 26.6 percent compared to the previous year. Of the current 200 sugar mills in the state, 199 crushing has stopped, which produces only 807.61 lakh Quintol sugar, which is less than 1,100.93 lakh in 2023-24.
The decline of production is related to a decrease in the availability of sugarcane. The total crushing sugarcane level in this season is 852.34 lakh tonnes, which is 20.6 per cent lower than 1,073.9 lakh tonnes in the previous season.
These are the reasons for the decline of yield
The decline in the sugar recovery rate is still worrying, which has declined from 1.025 quintal to sugarcane in 2023-24 this season. It also refers to low sugarcane yield, but also refers to the quality of sugarcane or processing conditions, which can be caused by weather, water shortage or delay in harvesting.
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Sugar prices may increase
In such a situation, the lack of sugar this year will affect all shareholders with prices. In addition, farmers and plant owners will be in trouble ranging from ethanol farmers and traders. Reducing production can reduce sugar supply and affect prices in the coming months, as well as ethanol challenges under India’s clean energy targets.
The government should help the sugar mills
As Maharashtra plays an important role in the country’s sugar production industry, policymakers and the performance of this season of the industry is closely monitored, especially based on the weather and climate conditions and the need for long -term flexibility in the Chinese industry. At the same time, Millers demanded that the government focus on the concerns expressed by the industry. Also, sugar mills need to help deal with the potential financial crisis.
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