Sugarcane variety with yield of over 85 tons/ha in Thai Hoa town

(Baonghean.vn) - The KL92-11 sugarcane variety was tested on an area of ​​30 hectares in Thai Hoa town and achieved a yield of 85 tons/ha; it was evaluated by local people as superior to other sugarcane varieties grown on the same land.

In 2016, with the support of seeds, fertilizers and science and technology from Nghe An - Nasu Sugarcane Company Limited, the KL92-11 sugarcane variety was tested by 70 farming households in Con Vang block, Quang Phong ward (Thai Hoa town) on a total area of ​​30 hectares in the Ta Den alluvial land along the Hieu river.

The first year of planting showed that sugarcane grew well, suitable for the soil conditions of the alluvial land along the Hieu River. With outstanding characteristics of productivity, high sugar content, strong tillering, less flowering, less falling, avoiding storms like today.

Mr. Phan Van Hoa in Con Vang block, Quang Phong ward (Thai Hoa town) takes care of his family's sugarcane area. Photo: Thu Trang

Mr. Phan Van Hoa in Con Vang block, Quang Phong ward said that in the 2016 crop, the KL9211 sugarcane variety grown on his family's 0.5 hectare area yielded 45 tons, bringing in an income of more than 40 million VND; this variety is suitable for the soil of the alluvial land along the river. In previous years, the MI and Roc10 sugarcane varieties yielded only about 35 tons.

Sugarcane KL9211 originates from Thailand and is the top choice of farmers in this country. In recent years, this sugarcane variety has been selected by Nghe An - Nasu Sugarcane Company Limited to produce in some raw material areas with suitable soil quality. The characteristics of this sugarcane variety are dark green leaves, large stems, long internodes, small eyes, high disease resistance, and good growth in areas with high humidity.

In the 2016 sugarcane crop, farmers in Quang Phong ward planted 30 hectares of LK92-11 sugarcane; the average yield was 85 - 90 tons/ha, after deducting all expenses, sugarcane growers had a fairly high income.

Sugarcane variety KL92-11 grows well in alluvial soil of Thai Hoa town. Photo: Quang Huy

In Thai Hoa town, the KL92-11 sugarcane variety is currently being grown by many farmers in Nghia Tien, Nghia Hoa and Tay Hieu communes on an area of ​​over 50 hectares in the Hieu riverside area, where the soil has high humidity. The characteristics of this sugarcane variety are dark green leaves, large sugarcane stems, long internodes, small eyes, and good disease resistance. The average yield is over 85 tons/ha.

Through the survey, sugarcane growers all said that the KL9211 sugarcane variety has many advantages, suitable for alluvial land, and hope that Nghe An - Na Su Sugar Factory Company Limited will continue to supply people with seeds and fertilizers for mass planting on suitable land areas in the 2018 - 2019 sugarcane crop.

This is only the second year that the KL92-11 sugarcane variety has been grown on land in Thai Hoa. However, from the effectiveness of the first crop and with its current growth and development, KL92-11 is promising to bring sugarcane growers a successful sugarcane crop./.

Thu Trang - Quang Huy