Maharashtra : Marathwada Mills Crush Over 2.7 Lakh Tonnes of Cane 2024 Sugarcane Season
Nine sugar mills in Marathwada have started the 2024 crushing season, processing 2,72,911 tonnes of sugarcane and producing 1,65,226 quintals of sugar with an average recovery rate of 6.05%. Cooperative mills showed higher recovery (6.61%) compared to private mills (5.92%). More mills are expected to begin operations soon, signaling increased production ahead.
Sugarcane Crushing Season 2024: Nine Sugar Mills Start Operations in Marathwada The sugarcane crushing season in Marathwada has begun, with nine out of the eighteen mills across five districts in the region receiving operational approval. As of Sunday (24th), these mills have crushed a total of 2,72,911 tonnes of sugarcane, producing 1,65,226 quintals of sugar. Key Insights: The nine mills that have started operations are spread across regions such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, and parts of Khandesh, including Jalgaon and Nandurbar. The sugar production from these mills reflects an average recovery rate of 6.05%. Three cooperative mills processed 52,906 tonnes of sugarcane, producing 34,995 quintals of sugar, with an average recovery rate of 6.61%. Private mills crushed 2,20,205 tonnes of sugarcane, yielding 1,30,231 quintals of sugar, with an average recovery rate of 5.92%.
Operational Overview:
Regional Participation: The five districts in Marathwada and Khandesh showed readiness for the season, with 21 mills signaling their intent to begin crushing. Of these, 18 mills received the necessary approvals, and nine have commenced operations.
Cooperative vs. Private Mills: Among the operational mills, three are cooperative, and six are private. The cooperative mills reported a slightly higher sugar recovery rate, possibly due to more favorable processing conditions.
Important Information:
Total Crushing and Production: 9 mills have started crushing operations. Total sugarcane crushed: 2,72,911 tonnes. Total sugar produced: 1,65,226 quintals.
Sugar Recovery Rates: Average sugar recovery across all mills: 6.05%. Cooperative mills’ sugar recovery: 6.61%. Private mills’ sugar recovery: 5.92%.
Mills Approved for Crushing: 21 mills across Marathwada and Khandesh districts prepared for crushing. 18 mills received operational approval, and 9 mills have started processing.
Looking Ahead: With more mills expected to begin crushing in the coming weeks, the sugar production for the season is set to increase. The higher-than-average recovery rates in cooperative mills signal a potentially better season for sugarcane farmers and sugar mills in these regions. As the season progresses, stakeholders in the sugar industry, including mill operators and farmers, will be closely monitoring production volumes and sugar recovery rates to assess the financial outlook for the remainder of the season.
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Source Link : Pune News
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