The model of long-term ecological management by a distinguished sugarcane grower for rural people's well-being and an area-based system of cane growing and community developement was described. The model is based on the concepts of 'the down-sizing of long term ecological management to become practical and sustainable oon-farm management.' Under wisely adopted and adapted research knowledge the researcher, extension work and growers developed system of approaches and partnerships. This became the most powerful tool for implementing each specific area-based management. The model gives an interesting-learning system for better understanding what drives the canegrowers rather than what drives the technology. The assessment of research & development and the implementation and mangement for sustained crop productivity has been observed. This extends on social, environmental, financial and political forces all of which have a tremendous impact on inputs and outcomes. Knowledge and capital are the main inputs required to meet the canegrowers' basic need. Their needs are compelx and not dependent on technology per se. Perceptions and misconceptions often elude researchers and mill extension workers, yet they may be valid to the canegrowers. These differences need to be worked on in participatory groups and partnerships. The initiation and assurance of responsibility of the local canegrowers groups worked for the community success. This is important among the three participating partners including policy planning, planting to harvesting and transportation to the mills. In the past, transfer of technology on production per se was the primary driving force. Recently, this has broadedned to include social environmental and economic aspects. Research into technology is no loger sufficient on its own; how it is adopted and adapted is becoming more and more critical. Researchers have often failed to appreciate the canegrower's needs, particularly in rural village situation. Local politics often intervene to reduce effectiveness of delivery. At present all of the disciplines " Research and Development and Extension as well as implementation and management are developing into a broader based holistic approach. The canegrower has to be proactive and develop participatory partnerships.