How to increase sugarcane yield

How to increase sugarcane yield

From an agronomical point of view, there is a lot that the grower can do to maximize sugarcane yield. Proper crop nutrition is an important factor to achieve this...

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Does your sugarcane have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose nutrient deficiencies in your sugarcane and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Start by selecting a nutrient below.

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
B Boron
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Fertiliser application strategies for sugarcane

It is important to use application methods that apply nutrients as close as possible to the roots in both the plant and the ratoon sugarcane crop.

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Yara agronomist advice on sugarcane

Increasing Sugarcane Quality
How to increase sugarcane quality
Growing a crop with high sugar quality is important for maximum profitability. In a large number of cases, nutrients that drive sugarcane quality forward, will also improve the sugar content and quality of the harvested cane crop.
Reducing Sugarcane Fibre Content
How to reduce sugarcane fibre content
One of the quality characteristics in the sugarcane crop is the fibre content. The lower the level of impurities and fibre, the higher the CCS (Commercial Cane Sugar) in the sugarcane.
Application Strategies
Fertiliser application strategies
It is important to use application methods that apply nutrients as close as possible to the roots in both the plant and the ratoon sugarcane crop.
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Do you want to make better informed nutrient decisions ?

The farmer's toolbox is a collection of tools help you to make better nutrient decisions to choose the right fertiliser and apply the right amount of nutrients at the right time and in the right place so that the crop yield and quality are maximised whilst still keeping costs in check, avoiding over-fertilisation and protecting the environment.