OpenAlex · 2026-11-13
Mechanizing sugarcane farming in India—using laser levelers, multipurpose tractors, and automated planters—can dramatically cut labor costs and boost yields, addressing a critical gap in one of the world's largest sugarcane-producing countries.
Sugarcane is grown on roughly 5.06 million hectares in India, with Uttar Pradesh leading at an average yield of 83.25 tonnes per hectare and 10.68% sugar recovery.
Small land holdings, irregular row spacing, and limited mechanization skills are the primary barriers preventing Indian sugarcane farmers from adopting labor-saving equipment.
Laser land leveling, zero-tillage planting, and tractor-drawn multipurpose implements can simultaneously improve crop establishment, reduce input costs, and conserve soil and water resources.
