Vietnam leads ASEAN in sugarcane production for first time

According to the Vietnam Sugar Association, the mechanization rate of tillage and land preparation is over 90%. However, the mechanization rate of weeding, fertilization and routine care is still low. Some large enterprises in various places have invested in mechanization from land preparation to harvesting, which has improved production efficiency and reduced production costs. At present, there are more than 50 sugarcane combine harvesters in the country, and the proportion of mechanized sugarcane planting accounts for about 15%. Many sugar factories promote the application of sugarcane irrigation technologies such as sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation. Solar mobile water pumps are used in many areas. The productivity and quality of sugarcane in sugarcane planting areas that have invested in appropriate routine care and irrigation technology have increased significantly. and economic benefits have been significantly improved. Many sugar companies have introduced new 4.0 ...