Excessive dependence on the CO-0238 sugarcane variety is creating new challenges for farmers. According to reports, prolonged reliance on this single variety has led to the spread of red rot disease in fields, resulting in a decline in sugarcane yields. The drop in yield is feared to directly impact sugar production, raising concerns among both farmers and those linked to the sugar industry. Since the CO-0238 variety has been widely used across farms, the disease has reportedly found greater scope to spread. At present, detailed data on the extent of the damage, the specific affected regions, or possible remedial measures have not been made available.