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Why should harvested sugarcane be processed soon after it is cut?
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Sugarcane
Field of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) in St. George Parish, Barbados.
Harvested sugarcane should be processed as soon as possible after it is cut to minimize cane deterioration. Reducing the time between harvesting and processing is essential because it helps ensure a higher sugar yield from the crop.1