sugar cane by
Grace Githongori
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SUGARCANE PLANT AT THE FARM
SUGARCANE PIECES
Sugarcane originated from South-East Asia
Sugarcane was introduced in the East African region by the Europeans
Sugarcane is a crop which is grown both on large-scale and small-scale.
The small scale farmers are known as outgrowers
Sugarcane is a crop which is grown both on large-scale and small-scale.
The small scale farmers are known as outgrowers
Small-scale farming
- In Kenya sugarcane is grown both under natural conditions and irrigation.
- In Sudan it is mainly grown under irrigation.
- Conditions favoring the growth of sugarcane
I.High temperatures of between 20⁰C - 28⁰C.
II. Heavy rainfall of between 1,200 mm – 2,000 mm.
III. Deep well drained soils.Gently sloping land.
IV) A warm dry period before harvesting is ideal.
V) Altitude which ranges from sea level to 1,800 m.
VI) Hot and wet climate is most favourable.
Sugarcane growing areas in Kenya
- Nandi county
- Kakamega
- Homabay
- Muhoroni
- Chemelil
- Ainamoi
- Nyando
- Gucha
- Transmara
- Bungoma
- Awendo
- Mumias
- Miwani
- Ramisi
- Busia
Sugarcane growing areas in Sudan
- Kenana ( main irrigation area )
- Valleys of Blue Nile
- Valleys of Atbara
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Contribution of sugarcane to the economies of Kenya and Sudan
- It earns foreign exchange after exporting
- It earns farmers revenue after selling.
poor roads
Constructed roads
- It creates employment in sugarcane farms and factories
- It stimulates industrialization since it is a source of raw materials to sugar factories
- Its by-product molasses can be used to make alcohol and animal feeds.
- Gasohol which can fuel vehicles is a by-product of sugar factories.
QUESTIONS
- Who introduced sugarcane to the East African region?
- Sugarcane originated from which country?
- The sugarcane small scale farmers are known as?
- Which climate is best for sugarcane farming?
- State any two area where sugarcane is grown in Sudan?
- List three economic importance of sugarcane to the economies of Kenya and Sudan.
ANSWERS
1.Who introduced sugarcane to the East African region? Europeans
2.Sugarcane originated from where? South East Asia
3.The sugarcane small scale farmers are known as? Out-growers
4.Which climate is best for sugarcane farming?
Hot and wet climate
5. State any two area where sugarcane is grown in Sudan?
- Valleys of Blue Nile
- Valleys of Atbara
6. List three economic importance of sugarcane to the economies of Kenya and Sudan.
i) It earns farmers revenue after selling.
ii)It stimulates industrialization since it is a source of raw materials to sugar factories
