What percentage of sugarcane production is from large-scale farming?

• A. 59%
• B. 77%
• C. 35%
• D. 23%

Answer: (B)

Large-scale farming dominates sugarcane production because this crop requires substantial land, capital, and processing links. Plantations and large commercial farms can invest in irrigation, machinery, and skilled labor, and they are often located near mills, which minimizes transport losses and speeds the field-to-mill workflow. This setup boosts yields and lowers costs per tonne, so a larger share of global output comes from these operations. In major producing regions, such as Brazil and parts of Asia and Africa, large plantations drive the bulk of production, leading to a high share overall. Smaller, family-run farms tend to have lower productivity due to limited access to inputs and infrastructure, so their contribution is smaller. That combination explains why the percentage is around 77%.