Having dry summers is very useful as it helps in harvesting. Rainfall Sugarcane requires abundant rainfall of at least 1,270 mm. It can be successfully grown under irrigation. Soils Sugarcane needs deep fertile soils, which retain water. The soil must be well drained thus damp areas with stagnant water are normally avoided.
Sugarcane is grown on flat undulating lowlands facilitating mechanization.
Labour A relative supply of cheap labour is required mainly at harvest time. However, mechanization has been adopted in Australia and America. Infrastructure A good infrastructural base is required for transporting the cane to the factory. Capital Large capital is required for acquisition of heavy machinery and other equipment required in the manufacturing process. The harvesting process is highly labour intensive.