Following months of devastating floods, the Albion Estate is scheduled to begin grinding cane today and is also forging ahead with preparatory works for the first sugar crop of 2022.
With floodwater having completely receded from the cultivation for the first time since May, General Manager Threbhowan Shivprasad yesterday said GuySuCo is awaiting the land to attain an acceptable state of dryness before beginning tillage works. He said ploughing requires 32% of moisture on the land. Judging from the current moisture content on the land, he said within three weeks they should be able to commence the tilling works.
Water levels in the Canje Creek and main drainage canals remain low, a positive sign for cultivation and commencement of the planting exercise, he said.
