Although sugarcane continues to be grown today (for molasses and the brandy-like aguardente), it has long ceased to be the island's major crop.
Potatoes are the new major crop for the island.
mnli hypothesis: Potatoes are the new major crop for the island. premise: Although sugarcane continues to be grown today (for molasses and the brandy-like aguardente), it has long ceased to be the island's major crop.