New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) and ICAR-Indian Sugarcane Research Institute (ICAR-ISRI), Lucknow, signed an MoU on Thursday to establish an Advanced Centre for Quality Sugarcane Seed Production for sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh and the subtropical region.

The farmer-centric initiative creates a structured, science-based system for the multiplication and distribution of disease-free, genetically pure, and high-yielding sugarcane seed. This arrangement will help farmers access better varieties quickly, improves cane productivity, enhances sugar recovery, and increases farm income.

The centre will be established at ICAR-ISRI, Lucknow, with dedicated facilities for quality seed production...