Shamli, Uttar Pradesh: Sugarcane farmers in parts of the state are facing concerns as the Co-0238 variety is increasingly affected by red rot disease. As a result, many are shifting to newer varieties. In Shamli district, the area under Co-0238 cultivation has decreased by around 22 percent. Both sugar mills and the agriculture department are … Continue reading Uttar Pradesh: Shamli sugarcane farmers shifting away from Co-0238 variety