ICAR-ISRI and Zuari MoU for Cane Excellence Programme
Why in the news
A research institute and a sugar company joined hands to improve sugarcane farming in Uttar Pradesh. The Cane Excellence Programme will operate at Gobind Sugar Mills in Aira, Lakhimpur.
Key facts
- Partners: ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ISRI), Lucknow, and Zuari Industries Pvt Ltd (ZIL).
- Instrument: a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
- Site: Gobind Sugar Mills, Aira, Lakhimpur.
- Aim: higher productivity and sustainability, farmer engagement and long-term growth through research and development.
Who does what
| Area | Activity |
|---|---|
| Technical and R&D | Best agronomic practices; testing current varieties; helping develop new high-yielding ones |
| Programme support | Training, joint activities, monitoring, consultancy on agreed terms, location-specific adoption of research |
| Farmer outreach | Exposure visits, cross-learning platforms, manuals, videos, mobile advisories |
| Digital | Digital advisory systems and decision-support tools |
Sustainability
The model promotes climate-resilient and sustainable cane farming with climate-smart practices suited to local conditions.
Significance
- Expected to become a template for industry-research partnerships.
- Gives farmers tools and knowledge to boost productivity and sustainability, and prepares the sector for future demands.
Exam angle
- Institute: ICAR-ISRI, Lucknow.
- Programme location: Gobind Sugar Mills, Lakhimpur.
- Industry partner: Zuari Industries.