Sugar & Industrial Crops Fertilizer Solutions
Comprehensive Nutrient Programs for Sugarcane, Cotton, and Other Industrial Crops to Maximize Yield and Quality
Introduction to Sugar & Industrial Crops
Crops such as sugarcane (Saccharum spp.), sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) and various biomass-industrial crops represent high-value acreages for sugar production, bio-energy, paper fiber and industrial raw materials. Their economic success depends not only on tonnage, but on quality (e.g., sugar content, biomass fiber, processing efficiency). Tailored nutrient management supports both yield and quality.
Nutrient Requirements
Key macro- and micronutrients required to optimise yield, sugar content and biomass quality in sugar & industrial crops.
| Nutrient | Function | Deficiency Symptoms | Recommended Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | Supports vegetative growth, stalk/leaf biomass and sugar accumulation | Slow growth, pale leaves, low sugar yield | Urea, NPK 20-10-10 |
| Phosphorus (P) | Promotes root establishment and early cane/beet growth | Stunted root or stalk growth | DAP, NPK 16-20-12 |
| Potassium (K) | Crucial for sugar transport, stalk strength, and quality of biomass | Weak stalks, low sugar content, lodging | MOP, NPK 12-12-24 |
| Sulfur (S) & Magnesium (Mg) | Essential for enzyme-systems, sugar formation and fiber quality | Reduced sugar %, poor root weight | Sulphate blends, Mg-enriched NPK |
| Boron (B) & Manganese (Mn) | Support sugar accumulation, fiber strength and industrial processing traits | Low sugar %, brittle stalks/leaves | Foliar micronutrient blends |
Fertilizer Recommendations
For sugar and industrial crops, fertilisation should align with crop growth phases that determine tonnage, sugar/fiber concentration and processing quality.
Pre-Sowing / Planting
Apply a balanced basal NPK with emphasis on P and K to give early root strength and establish high-yield potential.
Growth / Biomass Accumulation
Maintain N supply for leaf and stalk growth; ensure K and S availability for sugar transport and stalk quality.
Sugar/Fiber Filling / Maturation
Use split K and micronutrient applications to boost sugar content, fiber quality and lodging resistance in the final phase.
Harvest / Post-Harvest Feedstock
Recommended Products
Terafon® CaneMax NPK 18-12-24+
Terafon® BeetPro NPK 16-20-12+Mg+S
Terafon® BioFiber K30
Terafon® SoilPrime Organic-Mineral
Application Guidelines by Growth Stage
Pre-Sowing / Planting
Growth / Biomass Accumulation
Sugar/Fiber Filling
Harvest / Post-Harvest
Results & Benefits
- Higher tonnage and sugar or biomass output per hectare
- Improved processing quality: higher sugar %, better fiber quality
- Better nutrient-use efficiency and lower input waste
- Stronger stalks, reduced lodging and better harvestability
- Enhanced soil health in rotational industrial systems
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Contact & Resources
Looking for customised fertilisation programmes for sugarcane, sugar beet or industrial biomass crops? Terafon agronomists will design a site-specific nutrient strategy for your operation.
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