Sugarcane processing in Minas Gerais units has reached 73.8 million tons to date, marking a 6.8% decline compared to the same period last year. Data from Siamig Bioenergia shows that total ethanol production stands at 2.66 billion liters, reflecting a 19% decrease year-on-year. Within this total, hydrous ethanol production accounts for 1.66 billion liters (-21%), while anhydrous ethanol output totals 1 billion liters (-15%). Sugar production has reached 5.3 million tons, a reduction of 1.5% compared to the prior harvest. The cumulative ATR (Total Recoverable Sugar) per ton of cane is 138 kilograms, which is 4% lower than the result recorded during the same period last harvest.
Sources: RPA News/Nova Cana (*Translated by ia Niani)