How do farmers harvest sugar cane?
Typically, farmers will harvest crop from one planting for 3-5 years. Once the cane is cut, rotating arms strip off leaves and undergrowth and move the stalks though cutters that chop them into smaller pieces. A conveyer arm transfers the stalk pieces to a tractor pulling a large hopper-style trailer.
Who produces the most sugar cane?
Brazil
In 2019, Brazil was the leading sugar cane producer worldwide. In that year, the nation yielded approximately 752.9 million metric tons of sugar cane, accounting for more than 34 percent of the global sugar cane production.
Where is sugarcane grown in Nigeria?
In some West African countries like Nigeria, Sugarcane can be cultivated almost in all the states locally but commercially it is produced in; Kastina, Taraba, Kano, Adamawa, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, and Sokoto State.
How valuable is sugarcane?
In the United States, sugarcane is grown commercially in Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii and Texas. Cane for sugar was 31.1 million tons in 2017. In 2016, cane for sugar was valued at more than $960 million (NASS).
How is sugar cane grown in Nigeria?
The method of planting sugarcane is by vegetative cuttings of either the stem or some sections of the stalk. These are called setts. On the other hand, you can also plant settlings which are sections of the cane with the roots or shoots.
Is sugar cane bad for the environment?
Sugar mills produce wastewater, emissions and solid waste that impact the environment. The massive quantities of plant matter and sludge washed from mills decompose in freshwater bodies, absorbing all the available oxygen and leading to massive fish kills.
What is the health benefit of sugarcane?
Sugarcane is rich in antioxidants so it helps fights infections and boost the immunity. It’s rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and other electrolytes so it’s great for dehydration. It helps cure the common cold and other infections and also fight fever as it boosts the body’s protein levels.
