UP releases 4 new sugarcane varieties as CoS.23232 yields 95.56 tons/hectare
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Agricultural R&D and high-yielding varieties: a GS3 topic on enhancing productivity and farmer income.
Why in news
The Uttar Pradesh government released four new sugarcane varieties, including CoS.23232, to enhance state production yields.
Background
The UP Council of Sugarcane Research (Shahjahanpur) and the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) developed the new varieties. Variety CoS.23232 achieved a yield of 95.56 tons/hectare, surpassing the Co.0238 variety.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCoS.23232 sugarcane variety yield: 95.56 tons/hectare
- BodyUP Council of Sugarcane Research is located in Shahjahanpur
- BodyIndian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR) collaborated on variety development
- FactSix older sugarcane varieties are scheduled to be phased out over a two-year period
Prelims practice question
Where is the UP Council of Sugarcane Research located?
- (a)Varanasi
- (b)Lucknow
- (c)Meerut
- (d)Shahjahanpur
Show answer
Answer: (d) Shahjahanpur — The note specifies that the UP Council of Sugarcane Research is located in Shahjahanpur.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the development of high-yielding crop varieties can contribute to doubling farmers' income and ensuring food security in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Yield optimization: Transitioning from traditional to high-yielding varieties to improve per-hectare productivity
- Institutional synergy: Collaborative R&D between state councils and national institutes like IISR
- Supply chain stability: Reducing production volatility to stabilize sugar and ethanol industry inputs
Keywords: Agricultural productivity · R&D collaboration · Crop diversification · Yield optimization · Sustainable farming
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