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AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION
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SUGARCANE
Sugarcane (oos) which is mainly an irrigated crop, is grown on a
limited scale because of the lack of irrigation in the district.
Wells are the only source of irrigation, and their. number is
limited.
Sugarcane is usually grown in the rich black soils, though highly
manured light soils are also brought under it. The crop requires
intensive cultivation, ample manurial treatment and plenty of
irrigation water. Deep ploughing, thorough harrowing and clod
crushing are essential. Before planting, farm-yard manure is
spread, and ridges and furrows are prepared. Necessary channels
are prepared for irrigation. The selected choppings or sets (seed
cane cut into pieces) are then planted in January. Frequent
waterings are done after planting.
Inter-culturing and weeding are essential till the plants are
young. Top dressing in the form of groundnut cake and sulphate of
ammonia result in good growth of the crop. Harvesting of sugarcane
starts from December and lasts up to March.
An improved variety of sugarcane CO 419, has recently been
introduced in the district. This variety gives a better yield. But
lack of intensive cultivation and of the essential facilities
hamper higher yield in this district. The sugarcane development
scheme is implemented, with a view to increasing production, by
adoption of improved agronomic practices in the district.
TABLE No. 13
AREA UNDER SUGARCANE IN BHIR DISTRICT (1956-57 TO 1961-62)
[In Hectares]*
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Tahsil |
Year |
Sugarcane |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
|
Bhir |
1956-57 |
(732) 296.230 |
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1957-58 |
(441) 178.466 |
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1958-59 |
(945) 382.428 |
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1959-60 |
(815) 329.819 |
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1960-61 |
(848) 343.173 |
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1961-62 |
(828) 335.080 |
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Georai |
1956-57 |
(249) 100.767 |
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1957-58 |
(288) 116.549 |
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1958-59 |
(436) 176.443 |
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1959-60 |
(700) 283.280 |
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1960-61 |
(401) 162.279 |
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1961-62 |
(287) 116.145 |
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Ashti |
1956-57 |
(86) 34.803 |
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1957-58 |
(232) 93.887 |
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1958-59 |
(284) 114.931 |
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1959-60 |
(431) 174.420 |
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1960-61 |
(817) 330.628 |
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1961-62 |
(736) 297.849 |
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Patoda |
1956-57 |
(195) 78.914 |
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1957-58 |
(197) 79.723 |
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1958-59 |
(280) 113.312 |
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1959-60 |
(420) 169.968 |
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1960-61 |
(720) 291.374 |
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1961-62 |
(990) 400.639 |
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Ambejogai |
1956-57 |
(1,012) 409.542 |
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1957-58 |
(1,179) 477.125 |
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1958-59 |
(1,296) 524.473 |
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1959-60 |
(1,337) 541.065 |
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1960-61 |
(1,383) 559.681 |
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1961-62 |
(1,690) 683.919 |
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Kaij |
1956-57 |
(921) 372.715 |
|
1957-58 |
(995) 402.662 |
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1958-59 |
(980) 396.592 |
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1959-60 |
(998) 403.876 |
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1960-61 |
(1,543) 624.430 |
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1561-62 |
(1,241) 502.215 |
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Manjlegaon |
1956-57 |
(119) 48.158 |
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1957-58 |
(135) 54.633 |
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1958-59 |
(197) 79.723 |
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1959-60 |
(239) 96.720 |
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1960-61 |
(244) 98.743 |
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1961-62 |
(148) 59.893 |
*Figures in brackets indicate area in acres.
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