Sugar cane in Malaya : a survey of the past, present & future of local sugar cane production



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1964

Sugar cane in Malaya : a survey of the past, present & future of local sugar cane production

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This paper promotes the cultivation of sugar cane in Malaya. The author gives an overview of the cost and methodology involved in the cultivation of sugar cane. He also lists a number of sugar cane varieties found in Malaya and gives advice on how to get the best out of the crop. Lastly the author also discusses the financial gain to be obtained from the sugar cane industry.

Subjects

Sugar growing--Malaysia--Malaya Sugarcane--Malaysia--Malaya Sugar--Manufacture and refining--Malaysia--Malaya

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Trade and industry Plants

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Title
Sugar cane in Malaya : a survey of the past, present & future of local sugar cane production
Creators
  • Pasqual, J. C.
Subject
  • Sugar growing--Malaysia--Malaya
  • Sugarcane--Malaysia--Malaya
  • Sugar--Manufacture and refining--Malaysia--Malaya
Publisher
  • [Pinang Gazette Press], 1964
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1964
Contributors
Digital Description
application/pdf, 2.03 MB, 30 p.
Provenance
Table of Contents
  • Preliminaries –- Initial expenses –- Soil selection –- Preserving the canes –- Methods of propagation –- A sad episode –- Sets –- The “Ratoon” method –- Basket sugar –- The factory question -– Sowing –- Physiology of the cane –- Old mills and methods ... -- Land available –- Cost –- Conclusion.
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Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.