After hitting an all-time high in 2018-19, sugar output in Maharashtra is probably to decline by way of 15 – 20 in step with cent in the crushing season 2019-20 (October – September) because of decrease acreage in the cutting-edge planting season, industry body National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) stated.

Sugar output in Maharashtra, the biggest sweetener generating nation in India, became stated at 10.07 million tonnes for the season 2018-19 (October – September), a file high within the country. However, the poor rainfall in 2018 ended in a excessive drought inside the kingdom. This is expected to hit sugarcane boom. Moreover, farmers have decided to switch to other crops like soybean and pulses amongst others to boost their farm profits.

“Maharashtra hit a document sugar production surpassing the benchmark 10 million tonnes inside the crushing season 2018-19. But, drought and crop diversion are set to lessen its basic cane sowing this year. We feel, total sugar output may also stay 15 – 20 according to cent lower at eight-8.Five million tonnes in sowing season (SS) 2019-20,” said Prakash Naiknavare, dealing with director, National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories, the Business Standard stated.