Ameng Li

CRO Service Station, Sanya Tihitar SciTech Breeding Service Inc., Sanya, 572025,Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Field Crop, 2024, Vol. 7, No. 1   
Received: 05 Jan., 2024    Accepted: 08 Feb., 2024    Published: 25 Feb., 2024

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This article explores the economic and environmental impacts of mechanized versus manual methods of sugarcane harvesting. Research shows that mechanized harvesting can significantly improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sugarcane production. However, this change has also brought about environmental problems such as soil compaction and reduced biodiversity, and has had an impact on employment and cultural traditions of traditional farming communities. Technological innovations such as electric harvesters and precision agriculture applications have the potential to further optimize the harvesting process and reduce environmental impact. Policy recommendations include developing supportive policies, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and strengthening skills training for agricultural workers to ensure the socioeconomic benefits and environmental sustainability of mechanized harvesting.

Sugarcane harvesting; Mechanization; Environmental impact; Technological innovation; Policy recommendations