Fire in the straw doesn't just burn the harvest. It burns the ratoon, the fine, and the next cuts.
In 2024, over 414,000 hectares of sugarcane were destroyed in Brazil's Center-South — R$ 2.67 billion in losses and an estimated 15% drop in harvest.
In the cane field, fire charges the bill in three stages
Counting only the burned cane shows about a quarter of the real loss. The true cost adds three layers.
Current harvest
Lost sugar (ATR) from forced early harvest and deterioration of burned cane, lower industrial efficiency, and replanting of sprouting gaps.
Environmental fine
Penalty for burning in agricultural land. On its own, it often exceeds the entire operational loss of the harvest.
Future harvests
Burned ratoon loses vigor: a 3% to 6% productivity drop in the following cuts, brought to present value.
Mills that stopped losing harvest to fire
Real results, measured in the field.
Prevention costs a fraction of what fire destroys
Based on each operation's loss history, the return shows up in the very first harvest.
For every R$ 1 invested in prevention, up to R$ 14.90 that would otherwise go up in smoke stays in your operation.
The right solution for the size of your operation
PANTERA
Complete platform for large mills and integrated groups with their own operational team.
FAS
24/7 monitoring with a human control center — for cooperatives, mid-sized groups, and independent producers.
Learn about FAS →Since 2025, monitoring is not optional. It's the law.
For properties above 290 hectares, 24/7 monitoring became a legal obligation. The record of every PANTERA alert and action is the proof of diligence that can reduce or exclude the mill's liability in a penalty.
How much did the last uncontrolled fire cost your operation?
That number is the starting point. Our specialists calculate the ROI of prevention for your area with you.
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