Here is a brief, clear, state-wise analysis of how Indian sugarcane farmers use chemical fertilizers vs. organic inputs:—

Brief Analysis: Fertilizer vs. Organic Use in Sugarcane (Across Indian States)

1) Uttar Pradesh (Largest sugarcane producer)Mostly chemical fertilizers – high use of urea, DAP, NPK.Organic use is low, limited to small progressive farmers.Reason: cheap subsidized fertilizers + pressure for higher yields.

2) Maharashtra Mixed pattern – many farmers use chemical fertilizers, but some regions (especially drought-prone areas) use compost, press mud, and biofertilizers.Integrated practices (mix of both) slowly growing.

3) Karnataka One of the leading states experimenting with organic/natural farming.Still, majority use chemicals, but ZBNF and organic sugarcane are increasing due to government programs.

4) Tamil Nadu Farmers follow balanced chemical fertilizer recommendations.Organic inputs (FYM, pressmud, biofertilizers) are used more than in UP/MH, thanks to strong extension programs.

5) Andhra Pradesh Historically chemical-heavy, but rapid shift toward organic & biofertilizers due to government incentives.Adoption growing faster than most states.

6) Telangana Predominantly chemical fertilizer use.Some adoption of organic inputs through government-supported natural farming clusters.

7) Gujarat Mostly chemical fertilizers, especially in canal-irrigated regions.Limited organic use; more common among smallholders with cattle manure.

8) Bihar Heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers because of smaller landholdings and low organic resource availability.Organic sugarcane area remains minimal.

9) Haryana & Punjab (smaller sugarcane area)Very high chemical fertilizer use (one of the highest in India).Organic adoption extremely limited.—Overall India-level

Summary Chemical fertilizers dominate, especially urea, DAP, and NPK.Organic farming in sugarcane is growing, but mostly limited to:pockets of Karnataka,districts in Maharashtra,and government-driven programs in Andhra Pradesh.Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) — mixing chemical + compost + biofertilizers — is the fastest-growing approach, not pure organic.—