My name is Patrick de Maroussam. I am the Agronomic Director at the Compagnie Sucrière since last year. I started 32 years ago in the sugar cane industry in my home country, Mauritius. I also have experience in Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville and Ivory Coast. My role at the Compagnie Sucrière, and that of my team, is to manage the cane fields. From the preparation of the soil for planting to the fertilization, the maintenance, and the harvest.