Sugar cane molasses is a by-product of sugar production from sugar cane. It is obtained during the sugar refining process, when sugarcane juice is extracted and processed to isolate the crystallized sugar. Molasses is the thick, viscous liquid that remains after the sugar has been removed.

In agriculture, sugarcane molasses is often used as a nutrient-rich organic soil improver. Its uses include :

• Organic fertilizer : Sugar cane molasses is a natural source of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as trace elements such as iron, magnesium and calcium. It can be used as a fertilizer to improve soil fertility.
• Biological soil stimulant : Molasses is often used as a biological soil stimulant due to its simple sugar content. It provides an energy source for beneficial soil micro-organisms, promoting increased microbial activity in the soil.
• Improving soil structure : Regular use of sugarcane molasses can help improve soil structure by promoting granule formation and helping retain moisture.
• Nutrient chelation : Molasses also acts as a natural chelating agent, meaning it can help make soil nutrients more available to plants by making them more soluble.
• Biostimulation : In addition to its nutritional benefits, molasses can also act as a biostimulant, promoting the growth of beneficial soil micro-organisms.