SUGARCANE BENEFITS

Health Benefits Of Sugarcane Juice

1. The reason behind sugar cane being a popular drink during summers is because it gives an instant kick of energy and quenches the thirst. Sugar cane juice is good source of glucose which as we know, helps to re-hydrates the human body and gives it a boost of energy. So instead of your artificial energy drink, the next time you feel fatigued or dehydrated, consider drinking a glass of cane juice.

Even though cane juice tastes very sweet and has high sugar content, it is good for diabetic patients. It contains natural sugar which has low glycemic index that prevents steep rise in blood glucose levels in diabetics, so it can act as a substitute of aerated drinks for them. However people with Type-2 diabetes should consume it in moderation and after consultation with their doctors.

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SUGARCANE VALUE CHAIN

Introduction

The Sugarcane Value Chain is one of the new Value Chains in the Ministry, The main objective of Sugarcane Value Chain is to support the reduction of the current 1.05 million metric tons of sugar importation annually by supporting 3,398 sugarcane farmers in 22 states and FCT around the existing sugar mills with 5,600 tons of improved seed cane varieties for planting of sugarcane which will translate to about 3,400 direct jobs and 17,000 indirect jobs nationwide.

Project Components

The Project is being managed under two components which are:

Seed cane production:  The programme aims at utilizing 70% of its resources to support the industrial sugarcane farmers producing raw materials for the sugarcane mills, while 30% of its resources will be utilized to support production of improved chewing cane for household consumption.

 Processing Facilities Support

The value chain is supporting farmers to establish six 100TCD sugarcane processing mills through facility from Bank of Agriculture for efficient and profitable production of brown sugar and ethanol.

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