Sugarcane| Sugarcane sets may be planted during March-April.

Sugarcane sets may be planted during March-April. Land preparation activity is started in some of the states. Apply 5% Malathion dust @3kg per bigha to avoid attack of termites before planting the sets. In vegetative growth stage sugarcane, farmers are advised to apply wheat straw between the rows of canes to reduce the soil temperature.