The Society for Sugarcane Research and Promotion (SSRP) is an international group, that brings together farmers, students, experts in the field and groups that work in the sugarcane business, and similar fields. Through study, new ideas and working together, we want to help sugarcane growing grow in a way, that doesn’t harm the environment, and help the sugar business to grow.
We at SSRP think that farming should be profitable, and last a long time. So, we focus on smart farming methods, that are better for the earth, and simpler for farms to run. We want farmers to use the newest science, tools and information to grow more food, with less work and cost. We also help come up with new ways to use every part of the sugarcane plant, so that less is wasted, and more money is made.
Our goal is to help and support sugarcane farmers in any way that we can do. We are working, to make farming not only beneficial but also able to last for a long time. To do this, we focus on growing in a way that is better, smarter and better for the earth. We want to help farmers to grow more with less work and money, by giving them new ideas, and cutting-edge technology.
We know that farmers can’t do it all by themselves, though. So, we encourage everyone, farmers, businesses and experts, to work together so that we can all get better. We want to make a place where learning, talking and working together, as a group are normal. This helps everyone trust each other, and have long-term success.
Our goal is to help farmers to grow sugarcane, in a smart and, environmentally friendly way. Along with farms, we want to make the sugar business, and other linked fields better, such as green energy and goods, with extra value. The long-term goal is to make gardening more profitable, useful and good for the environment. We are focusing on using science, and better technology, to do this. We help farmers to grow more sugarcane with less trash, and work, by showing them new techniques and giving them the right tools. This also makes the sugar better, and helps farms to make more money.
It is not just about sugar, though. We also look at, how farmers can make useful things, out of other parts of the food, like bio-energy or items, that are good for the environment. This way, farmers can make more money and nothing goes to waste. When we look at the big picture, we think that farming can grow, as a whole. That means making farming as a smart business. This includes things like saving water, making the land better and using clean energy. To make this possible, we work with scientists, experts and business leaders.
- To constitute a forum at international level for bringing together individual and organizations involved in sugar crops and related industry
- To promote and undertake Research and Development and Extension Services in the field of sugar crops and value added products
- To develop international research/development linkages and disseminate up-to-date technologies in the field of sugar production/by-product utilization/effluent treatment/alcohol production and environmental management through rapid information system
- To explore new areas related to cane production technologies, cane developmental activity and logistic management;
- To propagate utilization of non-conventional and renewable sources of energy and development of improved systems and devices in sugar industry for sugar processing including fermentation and effluent treatment technologies;
- To offer recognition and awards to professional groups and individuals for attainment of excellence in the field of sugar crops and related industries;
- To interact with government agencies, scientific organizations and NGOs to promote and protect interests of sugar crop growers and producers;
- To organize symposia, seminars and workshops and bring out scientific publications to meet the objectives of the society. Sugar Tech is the official journal of this society being published in association with Springer, Germany. Six issues of Sugar Tech are published every year from 2016.
- To support the regional and national offices in other countries.
We think that knowledge exchange drives progress at SSRP. We often host seminars, training and awareness programs for sugarcane farmers, industry personnel and young researchers. Our seminars address smart farming, sustainable techniques and sugar production, using innovative technology. Our outreach activities teach farmers about how to boost productivity, cut waste and save resources. We offer unique events to promote green energy and farming. We bring experts and farmers together to establish stronger, more educated communities, that can improve the sugar sector.