Akbarpur Sugar Mill to Begin Crushing Season on November 15, Introduces Cane Harvester Machines for First Time

Ambedkarnagar: The new sugarcane crushing season at the Akbarpur Sugar Mill in Mizhaura is set to officially commence on November 15. To ensure a smooth start to operations, the mill management will begin issuing sugarcane supply slips (parchis) to farmers one week prior to the launch, strictly based on verified survey and satta records.

In a major modernization boost for local agriculture, growers in the district will gain access to cane harvester machines for the very first time this season. Operating on an advance booking basis, the Sugarcane Committee will dispatch these harvesters directly to farmers' fields. The initiative is expected to drastically speed up harvesting across larger acreages while reducing farmers' heavy reliance on manual labor.

Across Ambedkarnagar, sugarcane cultivation spans a total area of 29,572 hectares, directly supporting the livelihoods of more than 3,000 registered farmers. To ensure transparent and timely communication, supply slips will be dispatched digitally via SMS to farmers' registered mobile numbers alongside traditional postal delivery.

Confirming the operational readiness, Kailash Chaudhary, Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Mizhaura Sugar Mill, stated that all preparations are in place to kick off crushing on November 15, adding that a streamlined mechanism has been established to release sugarcane payments to farmers within one week of supply. Meanwhile, District Cane Officer Sahab Lal Yadav reiterated that the newly introduced cane harvester facility will be seamlessly allocated to growers based on their booking requests.