SUGAR CANE

sugarcane photo

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Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important staple, and cash crop. For many, it is the only source of sweetner and it is sold off at market for export or to local sugar factories. It is also used to make the local liquor, aguardiente.

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