News Analysis: Fiji Farmers Learn To Grow Sugar Cane, Not Weeds since weeds are very deleterious to Sugar Cane growth. Since World-Wide production of Sugar Cane averages
a yield of approximately 70+ tons per Hectare (28+ tons per Acre) hence, gaining maximum benefit by reducing Pests and Diseases is essential for high crop yields.
Fiji has abundant sunshine and rain so it is worthy of good crop production. As Fijians have learned over the years, Pesticides used properly can eradicate Pests so Sugar Cane Plants flourish.
Sugar Cane is a marvelous plant with many various benefits for Humanity beyond being a mere Sweetener.
Reference: http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2014/03/06/cane-farmers-learn-tricks-to-remove-weeds/