Published Online:November 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Operations Management
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJOM031124
Author Name:Priya Jayant Khobragade, Purnima Bhatnagar and Shalini Nigam
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Subject/Domain:Management
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Pages:44-61
The study compares technological adoption in the sugarcane sectors of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. While both states are major sugarcane producers, Maharashtra shows better adoption of agricultural technologies (agritech). Farmers commonly use precision farming, drip irrigation, and mechanized farming to enhance water efficiency, productivity, and labor management. Maharashtra also leads in the use of genetically-engineered sugarcane varieties and tissue culture, which promote disease-resistance and higher yields. In contrast, Uttar Pradesh has problems such as small landholdings and insufficient financial resources, which impede the implementation of new approaches such as biotechnology and integrated nutrient management. Farmers in Maharashtra have better access to government schemes such as Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), whereas Uttar Pradesh lags behind due to administrative barriers.
Sugarcane is an important industry in many countries worldwide, providing essential raw materials for numerous other industries. As the demand for sugarcane products continues to rise, there is a pressing need to adopt new technologies to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of sugarcane production.