Sustainable Sugarcane Practices

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What is a potential benefit of providing subsidies for inputs like fertilizers, irrigation, and mechanization in sugarcane farming?

Increased production costs
Increased global sugar prices
Reduced production costs and encouraged expansion of cultivation areas (correct)
Reduced crop yields

How can climate change affect sugarcane production?

Neither, climate change has no impact on sugarcane production
Only through extreme weather events
Through both extreme weather events and temperature variations (correct)
Only through increased temperatures

What is a potential strategy for sustainable sugarcane production?

Investment in research and development, adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, and formulation of supportive policies (correct)
Investing in research and development of new pesticides
Reducing irrigation water usage by 50%
Adopting monoculture farming practices

What can tariffs on sugar imports lead to?

Distorted global market prices (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is irrigation management crucial in sugarcane cultivation?

To ensure adequate water supply for crops during droughts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of rising temperatures on sugarcane growth and development?

Reduced yields and sugar content (D) Signup and view all the answers

What technique enables farmers to optimize inputs like water, fertilizers, and pesticides?

Precision agriculture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an efficient irrigation system that minimizes water usage?

Drip irrigation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What practice helps to reduce soil erosion and improve soil structure?

Conservation tillage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of intercropping sugarcane with leguminous cover crops?

Enrich soil fertility and biodiversity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of promoting agroforestry systems in sugarcane landscapes?

Enhance biodiversity and ecosystem resilience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of maintaining riparian buffers in sugarcane plantations?

Support biodiversity conservation efforts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant environmental concern associated with sugarcane cultivation?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of excessive water withdrawal for sugarcane irrigation?

Reduced water availability for other uses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a mechanism by which sugarcane cultivation contributes to greenhouse gas emissions?

Land-use change and deforestation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of emerging sustainable practices in sugarcane cultivation?

Ensure long-term viability of the sugarcane industry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a water-related challenge faced by sugarcane producers?

Water stress in areas with insufficient rainfall (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of soil erosion in sugarcane cultivation?

Sedimentation in water bodies (D) Signup and view all the answers