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The anticipated harvest of around 200,000 tonnes of cane is expected to result in a production of 21,500 tonnes of sugar, with extraction estimated at 10.75%
Medine announced the start of the sugar cane harvest for the year 2024, which began on June 26 and would continue until the beginning of December. The anticipated harvest of around 200,000 tonnes of cane is expected to result in a production of 21,500 tonnes of sugar, with extraction estimated at 10.75%.
Medine Group of Mauritius is a multi-product company with over 100 years of history. It has expertise in sugarcane growing and is the leader in the Mauritian sugar industry. The company is also a major producer of high-quality fruit, vegetables, and deer meat for the local market. Sustainable, ethical farming practices that yield high-quality products while preserving the environment is the credo of the company, which boasts innovations and investments to create positive changes in the sugar industry and strengthen Mauritius’ food security.
Medine continues its replanting strategy with more than 300 hectares replanted each year. The group is also investing in technological innovation with the recent acquisition of two new planters and precision irrigation systems and the latest generation pivots for irrigation that can be controlled remotely, optimizing water use and strengthening cultural resilience.
Variations in rainfall played a crucial role this year. If the precipitation was generous at the start of the cane’s growth, the excess rain during the floods of January and April and the volume of summer rains in February and March influenced the harvest.
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