Sugarcane production under smallholder farming systems: Farmers preferred traits, constraints and genetic resources

Tena, Esayas; Mekbib, Firew; Shimelis, Hussein; Mwadzingeni, Learnmore

doi:10.1080/23311932.2016.1191323

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“…Higher stripped cane yield was also produced by 90 by 90 d-pits that may be related to higher seed rate in this planting method than that of 120 ST; where canes with more weight were obtained. Furthermore, high stripped cane yield in 90 by 90 d-pits may be due to efficient use of resources and environmental factors to explore the genetic potential of cane during the developmental period (Tena et al, 2016). Potash nutrition enhanced the stripped cane yield of sugarcane during both the years of study.…”

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Improving the Productivity and Sugar Recovery of Cane by Potash Nutrition Under Different Planting Methods

Cheema¹,

Ahmad²,

Khaliq³

et al. 2019

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Potassium-nutrition is a subject of great consideration, as research has revealed its importance in increasing sugar recovery in sugarcane. While it cannot achieve its genetic expression of yield without proper planting technology. Therefore, the present study was conducted to optimize the planting method and K level to improve the yield and sugar recovery of sugarcane at University of Agriculture Faisalabad in 2014-2016. Treatments comprised of four planting methods viz. i) 90 cm spaced pits with a diameter of 90 cm, ii) 90 cm spaced pits with a diameter of 90 cm in diagonal fashion, iii) 90 cm spaced double row strips and iv) 120 cm spaced trench planting in combination with four K nutrition levels i.e., 0, 100, 200 and 300 kg/ha K2O. Results revealed that K application improved the growth, cane yield and sugar recovery irrespective of planting method. However, maximum number of tillers were recorded in sugarcane sown in diagonal pit planting at 90 cm with 100 kg/ha K2O. Likewise, Leaf area index and net assimilation rate were substantially improved with K application in all planting methods. More cane weight (15%) was obtained at sugarcane sown in 120 cm spaced trenches with 200 kg/ha K2O during both the years. Stripped cane yield was maximum in diagonal pit planting at 90 cm with 100 kg/ha K2O (113.7 t/ha) during the plant crop year and diagonal pit plantation + 200 kg/ha K2O (98.22 t/ha) during the ratoon crop year. Likewise, maximum potassium use efficiency (KUE) i.e. 99.5 and 88.2 kg /kg were recorded in planting of sugarcane in diagonal pits at 90 cm with 100 kg/ha K2O during plant crop year and 120 cm trenches +100 kg/ha K2O during the ratoon crop year, respectively. Sugar recovery was also enhanced by all the K nutrition levels over control. The cultivation of sugarcane in 90 cm spaced pits with the supplementation of potash at 100 kg/ha gave the maximum sugar yield of 15.8 t/ha in plant crop year and 13.2 t/ha in the ratoon crop year. The combined economic analysis over two years (plant + ratoon year) revealed that sugarcane planting was more beneficial at 120 cm spaced trenches, with 100 kg potash/ha (3678$); which was followed by 90 cm diagonal pit plantation +100 kg/ha K2O which gave the combined benefits of 3611$. Sugar cane may be planted in 90 cm diagonal pits and 120 cm spaced trenches with 100 kg/ha potash to improve the cane yield and sugar recovery

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confidence: 99%

Improving the Productivity and Sugar Recovery of Cane by Potash Nutrition Under Different Planting Methods

Cheema¹,

Ahmad²,

Khaliq³

et al. 2019

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“…These market constraints are further exacerbated by the high transport costs due to poor roads. Similar challenges are being faced by local sugarcane growers in other countries on the African continent like Nigeria, South Africa (Girei and Giroh, 2012; Singels et al, 2013) and Ethiopia (Tena et al, 2016) yielding low returns for investments made, unlike those in Zambia who obtained high returns on investments in sugarcane production (World Bank, 2009) just because they are organized under the outgrowers scheme of the sugar industry. If there has to be a boost in sugarcane production in Cameroon, sugar agroindustries like SOSUCAM may have to work hand in hand with sugarcane smallholder farmers to initiate the outgrowers scheme so that increase in returns, as is the case with the Zambian famers, can be achieved.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This number is very small compared to the broad range of sugarcane landraces (90) in the sugarcane growing zones of southern Ethiopia (Tena et al, 2016). Some of the landraces were commonly recognized by most farmers within and across zones, whereas some were rare varieties known only by few farmers.…”

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“…During the one-on-one semi-structured interviews, famers were asked to (1) describe cultural practices of sugarcane production and main production constraints, (2) identify main cropping season and the major crops grown, (3) List sugarcane varieties that they grow using local names as well as the number of varieties known, (4) describe the uses of sugarcane and (5) list and rank their criteria for variety selection. These variables are considered as having an impact on the low sugarcane production and productivity under smallholder farming systems (Tena et al, 2016). …”

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Smallholder Sugarcane Farming in Cameroon: Farmers’ Preferred Traits, Constraints and Genetic Resources

Sumbele¹,

Fonkeng²,

Andukwa³

et al. 2018

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Background:The study aimed at assessing the current state of sugarcane production, farmers' perceived production constraints and preferred traits in the five agro-ecological zones in Cameroon. Methods: This study was conducted in five regions that represent the five agroecological zones of Cameroon. Primary data was obtained using key informants, semi-structured interviews (SSI), focus group discussions (FGD) and direct field observations during the implementation of a baseline survey. A total of 212 farmers were interviewed using a pre-designed semi-structured questionnaire which was produced in both the English and French languages to suit the English and French speaking respondents. Results: Findings from this study show that mixed cropping was identified as the predominant sugarcane farming system. The main production constraints were financial and marketing constraints as identified by 47.8% and 14.8 respectively of the respondent farmers. A limited number (16) of landraces was collected from the study zones. Respondent farmers prioritized early maturity and marketability of the cane (40.2%), sweetness of the cane (30.8%) and cultural and medicinal values (3.9%) as the top preferred traits of sugarcane. Conclusions: The findings from this study would serve as baseline information towards sugarcane research and development emphasizing the constraints and preferences of smallholder sugarcane growers in Cameroon. If all the products and bi-products of sugarcane could be maximized, high returns could be ensured and more emphasis on reducing constraints to the barest minimal would have been the priority of the agricultural sector.

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“…Recently, a number of new sugar factories are emerging in Ethiopia, generating large amount of sugarcane top for livestock feeding mainly for farms close to the factories. Also, over 31,236 hectares of land are covered by business-oriented private cane plantation (CSA, 2017) of diverse germplasm and production potential (Tena et al, 2016), which significantly contributes to farm level green SCT production.…”

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Nutritional and fermentative quality of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) top ensiled with or without urea and molasses

Kebede¹,

Mengistu²,

Assefa³

et al. 2018

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of urea and molasses addition on physical properties, pH, temperature, dry matter loss and chemical composition of sugarcane top (SCT) silage. Treatments were arranged as 2*4 factorial, with two SCT types (green and burnt) and four silage treatment types (without additive, 4% molasses, 1% urea and 1% urea + 4% molasses) in a completely randomized design. Forages were chopped into 2 to 3 cm, treated with the additives and ensiled in 1.09 L mini silos for 45 days. The best average score values for smell, color, texture, mold appearance and pH was noted in silages made without additive or with molasses. The desirable pH (3.7 to 5.0) was obtained in all silages, except in green SCT ensiled with urea-based additives, while lower (P<0.0319) total dry matter loss (2.31%) and temperature (26˚C) were noted in green SCT ensiled with molasses alone. Silage protein content increased (P<0.0001) with urea addition, but not (P>0.05) with molasses alone. Fiber fractions (NDF, ADF and ADL) of burnt SCT were not affected (P>0.05) by additives, while NDF increased with urea based additives and ADF decreased with molasses based additives in green SCT silage. The highest (P<0.0001) in vitro dry matter digestibility (53.68%), organic matter digestibility (48.34%) and metabolizable energy (7.74 MJ/kg DM) content were observed contained in burnt SCT silage treated with urea-molasses mix, whereas a significant reduction (P<0.0001) in non-fiber carbohydrate content was observed in green SCT ensiled with urea (8.4%) and urea + molasses (1.65%). In conclusion, both burnt and green SCT can be adequately fermented and preserved as silage without additive; however silage nutritive value, particularly of burnt SCT can be further enhanced by ensiling with urea and molasses.

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Sugarcane production under smallholder farming systems: Farmers preferred traits, constraints and genetic resources

Cited by 16 publications

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Improving the Productivity and Sugar Recovery of Cane by Potash Nutrition Under Different Planting Methods

Improving the Productivity and Sugar Recovery of Cane by Potash Nutrition Under Different Planting Methods

Smallholder Sugarcane Farming in Cameroon: Farmers’ Preferred Traits, Constraints and Genetic Resources

Nutritional and fermentative quality of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) top ensiled with or without urea and molasses

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