Production and Marketing Issues and Challenges of Sugarcane in India: A Case Study Mandya and Mysore District, Karnataka

Abstract

The article attempts to analyze the state-wise area and production of sugarcane in India. Specifically, it examines the production process of sugarcane in Karnataka, focusing on key factors such as the cost of cultivation, crop duration, and price dependency. The study analyzed the production process of sugarcane in Karnataka with reference to factors such as cost of cultivation, crop duration, and price dependency. It also examined the marketing structure of sugarcane, highlighting the key roles played by sugar mills, jaggery units, and local markets in the distribution and sale of the produce. Furthermore, the article emphasized important price parameters, including the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP), State Advised Price (SAP), and the issue of delayed payments to farmers. In addition, the study addressed multiple challenges faced by the sector—specifically production-related, marketing-related, industrial, and broader policy challenges affecting the sugarcane industry in India.