Similarly, growers in Florida and Louisiana have developed their own improved practices to meet increasingly strict environmental regulations.
On the other hand, sugarcane producers in countries such as Zambia have been forced to address some of their effluent issues because they threaten the assets of other downstream resources users (e.g., hydroelectric dams, local communities).
Improving the quality of soil
Most of the better management practices for sugar production involve the reduction of soil erosion and the building of soil to ensure long-term production with the use of fewer inputs.
Building up levels of organic matter in the soil can also reduce the need for other key inputs such as pesticides, fertilisers, and water.