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| Farmer’s education through technical services for improved quality sugarcane production. |
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Evaluate new sugarcane varieties at FSML farm |
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Multiply seed of new sugarcane varieties having the characteristics of high yield and good sugar recovery at FSML farm |
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Distribution of disease free new sugarcane variety seed to the growers |
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Demonstration of improved production technology at farmer’s field |
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Introduce biological pest control in sugarcane |
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Provide tricograma cards and chrysoperla rings to sugarcane growers for biological control of insect pests |
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Promote and demonstrate balanced fertilizer use in sugarcane & promote the use of Nitrophos and Calcium ammonium nitrate along with potash |
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Promote the use of organic manures by subsidizing sale of press mud to the growers |
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Hold field days, farmer’s training courses/sessions |
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Publish & distribute technical literature to the growers |
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Liaison with the government and private research stations/institutes for the exchange and update of knowledge/technology |