Prospects of Fiji’s Sugarcane Industry for Carbon Sequestration and Environmental Sustainability (2024)

By:
Shamal Shasang Kumar, Kaashvi Krishna Goundar, Owais Ali Wani, Shazil Sharfaraz Hassan, Shavneel Kumar, Vinit Vinay Kumar
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This review examines the sugarcane industry’s potential for carbon sequestration in Fiji, an industry vital to its economy but vulnerable to climate change. The study discusses advanced practices such as residue retention, crop rotation, and sugarcane bagasse biochar that can enhance soil carbon stocks. Highlighting the importance of sustainable land management, it advocates for policies that support Fiji's carbon sequestration goals and resilience in the face of climate threats.