State Advised Price (SAP) of Variety of Sugarcane | 27 Jan 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Uttarakhand government declared the State Advised Price (SAP) of early and common variety of sugarcane for the current crushing season 2023-24 at Rs 375 and Rs 365 per quintal respectively.

  • The Uttar Pradesh government had also recently increased the price of sugarcane.

Key Points

  • The Prices of Sugarcane are Determined by the Central Government and the State Governments.
  • Central Government: Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)
  • State Government: State Advised Prices (SAP)
    • The SAP is announced by the Governments of key sugarcane producing states.
    • SAP is generally higher than FRP.

Geographical Conditions for the Growth of Sugar

  • Temperature: Between 21-27°C with hot and humid climate.
  • Rainfall: Around 75-100 cm.
  • Soil Type: Deep rich loamy soil.
  • Top Sugarcane Producing States: Maharashtra>Uttar Pradesh > Karnataka