Notes from the field:

‘2019 is the year when Mount Gay started integrating regenerative agriculture. In 2019, the island’s harvest got off to a good start. It began in early March and Mount Gay’s harvest started in May.  Mount Gay’s canes were the last to be harvested on the island. This is because we asked the sugar cane factory, Portvale, to completely clean its facilities before processing our cane to ensure we preserved our molasses’ quality and the terroir’s characteristics. The harvest was for a prolonged period of time given the high amount of acreage to be covered and it came to a close alongside the Crop Over season. The canes experienced a period of drought during the production cycle but weather conditions were a mixture of sunshine and rain during the harvest. There were also low yields in the ratoon crops. Despite these challenges, the team forged strong bonds, creating a true community spirit as they worked together to meet the deadline.‘