In most South Asian and Asian countries, growing sugarcane is a big part of the industry. For instance, India produces 281,000 tonnes of sugarcane every year. Similarly, Brazil produces 455,000 tonnes, and China produces 100,000 tonnes of sugarcane yearly. And the same goes for Mexico and Pakistan. However, in most parts of the world where growing sugarcane is commonplace, there is a lack of adequate agricultural equipment.
According to Agricultural experts, if these countries use modern-day technology in farming, they can double up the production of sugarcane. In Pakistan, for instance, farmers still rely on old-fashioned ways of plowing, and they use archaic tractors. If they use modern agricultural technology instead, production will soar.
That is why sugarcane production is not as effective as it should be – in these developing countries. Despite the fertility of the land in these countries, sugarcane production is lesser than in other sugarcane-producing countries.
Brazil is the world’s leading sugarcane exporter
On the other hand, countries that have access to modern-day farming tools produce more sugarcane. Take Brazil, the world’s leading sugarcane producer as an example here. Brazil produces 45,000 tonnes of sugarcane every year. And is the world’s largest sugarcane exporter.
This makes us wonder why Brazil is ahead of other countries in sugarcane cultivation. Well, it turns out that the government of Brazil dedicates a decent sum of the budget to the agricultural sector. Every year, the government of Brazil generously invests in the country’s agricultural sector – offering modern-day farming equipment to sugarcane growers.
As a result, Brazil leads the race of sugarcane cultivation. Unlike that, other countries that are not interested in investing in the agricultural sector lag behind.
Therefore, agricultural experts suggest that farmers should use modern-day technology to increase sugarcane cultivation. So, the first essential to increase the production of sugarcane is making use of modern-day farming technologies. Bid adieu to the conventional modes of plowing and use the latest farming tools as an alternative.
Use the Best Sugarcane Fertilizers
Besides using modern-day farming tools, sugarcane growers must also use the required fertilizers. According to agricultural experts, Nitrogen is the most trusted fertilizer for sugarcane.
However, it is equally important to note here that most farmers in developing countries – like Pakistan, Mexico, India, and China – can not afford to buy Nitrogen fertilizers. Why? Because they are crazily expensive.
And this is where the government needs to come into play. The government should offer special subsidies to farmers and make fertilizers accessible to them. Consequently, sugarcane growers will use Nitrogen and other high-quality fertilizers. In turn, the production of sugarcanes will grow in the country.
Likewise, the agricultural ministry of respective governments needs to ensure that they are offering modern-day farming tools to the farmers in the country. This way, each country can increase the production of sugarcane.
