WORLD’S MAJOR CROPS DISTRIBUTION
SUGAR CANE
Sugarcane is a crop of tropical and sub- tropical countries.
CONDITIONS REQUIRED
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IMPORTANT PRODUCING REGIONS
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Annual range of temperature between 21˚C - 27˚ C.
Annual rainfall of over 150 cm.
Deep, well – drained heavily fertilized soils.
Large labour force.
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Latin America – Brazil and Cuba.
Asia – India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Thailand and the
Philippines.
Other countries of south and eastern Africa and Australia.
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WORLD’S MAJOR CROPS
DISTRIBUTION
SUGAR BEET