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Summary

This video explores the fascinating journey of sugar production, from its origins in sugarcane farming to its final form as refined sugar. The process begins with seedling cultivation in Australia, a major global sugar producer, where the cane is nurtured for over a year before harvesting. After harvesting, the sugarcane is processed through various stages, including cleaning, crushing, and refining. The end result is the sugar we know and use in everyday life. The video highlights the use of machinery in large-scale production, making it both efficient and impactful in the global sugar market.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sugar is a widely used food product found in various forms, including granulated sugar for drinks and snacks, and in upscale restaurant menus.
• 😀 In 2020, global sugar production reached 193.2 million tons, with Indonesia producing a smaller amount of only 2.13 million tons.
• 😀 Australia is one of the largest sugar producers in the world, generating about two billion dollars from the sugar industry.
• 😀 The process of sugar production starts with seeding sugar cane, which requires patience as the plants need to be replanted twice.
• 😀 Land preparation for sugar cane planting involves creating mounds of soil called 'juringan,' with specific measurements for distance and height, often done by machines in modern industries.
• 😀 To grow sugar cane, the land must have high rainfall, ideally over 500 mm annually, as seen in Queensland, Australia.
• 😀 After planting, sugar cane grows for around 18 months before being harvested, with regular care needed to remove dry leaves.
• 😀 In large-scale operations, land burning is sometimes used to speed up the process and improve sugar content.
• 😀 Harvesting sugar cane can be done by machines, reducing the need for manual labor and increasing efficiency.
• 😀 Once harvested, the sugar cane is transported to the factory, where it is processed into granulated sugar using a series of machines.
• 😀 The final steps in sugar processing involve extracting the juice, purifying it, and then drying the sugar to meet market standards before packaging and selling.

Q & A

What is the global production volume of sugar in 2020?

In 2020, the global production volume of sugar was 193.2 million tons.

How much sugar did Indonesia produce in the previous year?

Indonesia's sugar production in the previous year was 2.13 million tons, making it one of the smallest producers.

Which country is one of the largest sugar producers in the world?

Australia is one of the largest sugar producers in the world.

What is Australia's sugar industry worth?

Australia's sugar industry is worth over 2 billion USD, or approximately 2.89 trillion IDR.

What is the first step in large-scale sugar production?

The first step is planting sugarcane seeds, which involves digging up the roots and stems of mature sugarcane to obtain planting material.

What is the recommended distance between sugarcane rows during planting?

The recommended distance between sugarcane rows, known as 'juringan', is 135 cm, with a height of 10-15 cm.

Why is sugarcane planting in modern industry done by machines?

Sugarcane planting is done by machines to cover large areas quickly, as manual labor would be inefficient and limited.

How long does it take for sugarcane to reach harvestable maturity?

Sugarcane typically takes 18 months, or one and a half years, to reach maturity and be ready for harvest.

Why is land burning used in sugarcane farming?

Burning the land is used to quickly clear dry leaves and improve the sugar content of the sugarcane, as well as to manage vast sugarcane fields.

What happens during the sugarcane milling process?

During milling, the sugarcane is crushed multiple times in grinding machines to extract the juice, which is then purified and concentrated into sugar.

What is 'Mira' in the sugar production process?

Mira refers to the sugarcane juice extracted during the grinding process, which is later purified and processed into sugar.

What is the final step in the sugar production process before packaging?

The final step involves drying the sugar to the required moisture level and then packaging it for sale.