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Agriculture
AP Sugarcane Crop At Risk
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 05:47 AM
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El Nino and weak monsoon may impact sugarcane crop and jaggery output in Andhra Pradesh. This could lead to significant losses for farmers and the industry.
The sugarcane crop in Andhra Pradesh is facing a potential threat due to the El Nino phenomenon and a weak monsoon. This combination could lead to drought-like conditions, severely impacting the crop's growth and yield. As a result, the production of jaggery, a key by-product of sugarcane, may also be affected. The state's farmers and sugar industry are bracing themselves for the possible consequences of this weather pattern.
The El Nino effect is known to cause dry spells and water scarcity, which can be devastating for water-intensive crops like sugarcane. The weak monsoon has already raised concerns among farmers and agricultural experts, who are worried about the potential losses.
The impact of El Nino on the sugarcane crop and jaggery output will be closely monitored by the state government and agricultural departments. They will be working to mitigate the effects and provide support to the affected farmers.
The El Nino effect is known to cause dry spells and water scarcity, which can be devastating for water-intensive crops like sugarcane. The weak monsoon has already raised concerns among farmers and agricultural experts, who are worried about the potential losses.
The impact of El Nino on the sugarcane crop and jaggery output will be closely monitored by the state government and agricultural departments. They will be working to mitigate the effects and provide support to the affected farmers.