Geography
(i) Give two reasons why sugarcane is harvested before winter sets in.
(ii) Why are the sugarcane stocks cut as close to the ground as possible?
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(i) Sugarcane is harvested before winter to avoid frost damage and ensure optimal sugar content, as frost can significantly reduce both yield and sugar recovery
(ii) The stalks must be cut as near as possible to the ground because the greatest accumulation of sucrose is in the base of the stem.
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