Water management, including water use efficient techniques
• The total water requirement of sugarcane in state ranges from 1400 to 1450 mm.
• The water requirement of autumn sugarcane is relatively high owing to its longer duration and it was more during tillering and grand growth stages.
• In this state, the water requirement of grand growth phase is met through south-west monsoon rains, while the requirement of tillering phase would be provided through irrigation.
• In Bihar, autumn planted cane requires 6 to 7 irrigations, while spring planted cane requires 4 to 5 irrigations.
• It is necessary to keep the soil moisture at 65% of available moisture.
• Irrigation is most important during tillering phase.

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