
Product guide
Sugarcane Tops Guide — What It’s For & How It’s Used
Sugarcane tops and leafy residue are economical ruminant roughage after cane harvest. Dried baled tops suit FCL export; fresh or wilted lots suit shorter regional hauls.
Animal ForageSeasonalRuminant fodderExport ready
Key facts
- Ruminant fodder from cane tops
- Dried export preferred for FCL
- Bagasse = separate industrial product
What it’s for
Dairy and beef herds use tops as fibre in TMR or backgrounding when green fodder is scarce.
Buyers blend tops with cereal straws or concentrates after lab sampling for protein and fibre.
Industrial bagasse for pellets is a separate biomass quote — this guide is for animal fodder.
How it’s used
Step-by-step for buyers specifying, receiving and using this product.
Guide FAQ
- Do you supply bagasse as well as tops?
- Yes — bagasse for industrial biomass can be quoted separately. This guide covers tops and leafy fodder for animal feed.
- Fresh or dried for export?
- Dried baled tops are preferred for FCL and longer transit. Fresh/wilted suits shorter regional hauls.