Analysis of Constraints Faced by Sugarcane Growers in Haryana, India

Abstract

Sugarcane is one of the most important cash crop globally. In Haryana, particularly in the districts of Yamuna Nagar, Kaithal, and Rohtak, sugarcane production is significant. However, the adoption of production technology among sugarcane growers in these areas faces various constraints, impacting productivity and profitability. This study aims to identify the constraints faced by sugarcane growers in adopting production technology in Haryana. In order to gather information about the difficulties sugarcane growers had in implementing the production technique, structured interviews were conducted in 2023. The findings indicate that a majority of sugarcane growers (56.70%) experienced medium constraints, while 22.50% and 20.80% faced high and low constraints, respectively. Key constraints identified include high labor charges during harvesting, elevated transportation costs, labor shortages during peak periods, variability in agro-climatic conditions, and high prices of plant protection chemicals. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, such as awareness campaigns, improved supply chains, affordability of inputs, and pest management strategies, to enhance sugarcane production in Haryana.