date:Jun 06, 2013
some areas the crop wilted.
These three states account for more than half of India's total production, which is estimated at 24.6 million tonnes in 2012/13.
Sugar cane is a perennial, water-intensive crop and is usually harvested 10 to 16 months after planting. Cane for the crushing season starting Oct. 1 has been planted, but half the total acreage was short of water during April and May.
There was a sharp drop in acreage for 2013/14 due to water scarcity. That loss can't be recovered. Rain