Sugarcane Industry
Sugarcane is a giant tropical grass. It belongs to a family of grasses containing some 5000 species including barley, wheat, maize, rice and sorghum. It can trap the sun’s energy and convert it into sucrose (sugar) more effectively than any other crop.
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This picture shows just planted cane. In planting canefields, mature stalks are cut into sections and are laid horizontally in furrows. |
This shows cane fully grown before it is harvested. |
This picture shows the cane being cut and loaded. This is called harvesting. |
This is a picture of cane being burned to get rid of trash. It doesn't ruin the cane. |
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This is a picture of a Sugarcane Mill. This is where the cane is sent to be refined. |
This is refined, white sugar after it has been processed. It can be used in cooking and sweetening many foods and drinks. |
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