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@satia

After harvesting sugarcane, farmers manage the leftover trash in different ways. Some farmers burn the residues. This produces ash that contains a small amount of nutrients, such as potassium, but the amount added to the soil is very limited. Burning also reduces organic matter and destroys beneficial soil microorganisms. Other farmers use sugarcane tops and leaves as animal feed. Many farmers prefer to use the trash as mulch by spreading it between the rows. This helps reduce weeds, conserve

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