Under wider row planting, there is definite scope for reduction of input cost and additional income due to increase in cane yield (Table 6). There is also scope to get an interim/additional income from the soya/pulses intercrop within 90 days. With an average cane yield increase of 24 t/ha and soya intercrop yield of 5 q/ha, the incremental income under wider row planting was approximately Rs. 27,000. Cost reduction is through reduced sett treatment and by using intercultural implements such as disc harrow, Mini tractor, stubble shaver cum deridger which saves labour and time.