Sugarcane harvest for Pongal begins in Erode
The Hindu
Increase in labour charge, transportation and production costs worry farmers
The harvest of sengarumbu variety of sugarcane for Pongal has begun in the villages situated on the banks of River Cauvery here.
The sengarumbu variety is cultivated in Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Kavundapadi, Bhavani and Kodumudi areas and the harvested cane is procured by traders and sold in local markets and in nearby States.
Due to availability of water, the production was good this year, said a farmer in Kodumudi. He said the cane was widely cultivated in Samayasangili panchayat in Namakkal district. “It is a 11-month crop that needs regular maintenance and availability of labour is a challenge,” he added.
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