Speaker
Ines Shili-Touzi
(ISTOM)
Description
Sugarcane cultivation is vital to Réunion Island's agricultural economy, but growers face challenges like labor scarcity and rising costs. Utilizing sugarcane straw for weed control and soil fertilization offers a potential solution. This study examines grower practices in response to agronomic, environmental, and socio-economic dynamics. Through interviews with 128 growers, factors influencing straw production and export were identified, including variety choice and climate variations. While growers emphasize straw's benefits, concerns about pests and herbicide effectiveness persist. Optimizing straw utilization is crucial for addressing contemporary challenges and ensuring agricultural sustainability on the island.
| Keywords | Straw; farmers; agronomic benefits; Input reduction; strategies |
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Primary author
Ines Shili-Touzi
(ISTOM)
Co-authors
Mr
Alexandre Gautreau
(ISTOM)
Mr
Amand Goudesenne
(ISTOM)
Dr
Antoine Versini
(Cirad)
Ms
Antonine Lorho
(ISTOM)
Ms
Axelle Burban
(ISTOM)
Ms
Clémence Montane
(ISTOM)
Ms
Cynthia Cassin
(ISTOM)
Mr
Enzo Pichot
(ISTOM)
Mr
Jean-Marie Paillat
(ISTOM)
Ms
Margaux Gradeler
(ISTOM)
Ms
Marianna Guillaume
(ISTOM)
Ms
Zoé Behiels
(ISTOM)
