Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, April 14, 2025: Zuari Industries Limited (SPE Division) successfully conducted a three-day Capacity Building and Skill Development Training Program for the Cane department from April 9 to 11, 2025, at Hotel Landmark Royale, Lakhimpur Kheri. The initiative was designed to enhance technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and digital adoption among field-level teams, further strengthening the sugarcane value chain.
The training opened with a focus on foundational agronomic practices. Participants were introduced to the company’s vision and operational overview, followed by sessions on comprehensive soil management, identification and selection of cane varieties, integrated pest and disease control, and fertilizer application strategies. The first day concluded with an engaging workshop on communication and customer relationship building, aimed at enhancing interpersonal effectiveness in field operations.
The second day of training delved into advanced agronomy and the role of digital innovation in sugarcane management. Topics covered included optimized planting techniques, cane bonding policies, and marketing strategies. A dedicated session on the Saksham App highlighted how technology can improve planning and tracking in the field. Leadership-building sessions and discussions on maximizing yield and resource optimization rounded out the day’s agenda.
The final day focused on sustainability and mechanization in sugarcane farming. Key sessions explored modern irrigation and harvesting techniques, ratoon crop management, and soil and juice analysis. The concluding sessions highlighted the importance of modernization, with an emphasis on mechanized practices and tools to enhance operational efficiency. The program ended with an interactive reflection and feedback segment, encouraging participants to integrate their learnings into real-world scenarios.
Commenting on the training initiative, Mr. Alok Saxena, Executive Director & Unit Head, SPE Division, Zuari Industries Limited, said:
“At Zuari Industries, we believe in empowering our teams at every level to adopt scientific and modern approaches to farming. This training initiative is an affirmation of our commitment to capacity building and knowledge-sharing across the value chain. By bringing together the cane department including the experts and technology partners, we aim to transform conventional practices and drive sustainable growth in the sugarcane sector.”
Through such initiatives, Zuari Industries continues to lead by example in building a future-ready, skilled workforce committed to advancing India’s sugar and ethanol ecosystem.