The combination of rural agriculture production and industrial refinement is unique in how one single crop can create millions of jobs and serve as a core pillar in Brazil’s economy. Brazil is the largest producer of raw sugarcane in the world which is refined into refined sugar and ethanol, (Brazil is the second largest producer of biofuels in the world).  It produces roughly 37% of the world’s sugarcane and is a major exporter of sugarcane. As such, there is extensive research and reports on the production and impact of sugarcane, especially when looking for socioeconomic impact. We wanted to choose a country where sugarcane was not only majorly produced but also had major impacts throughout the country, which led us to Brazil. 

As the need for sugarcane grew, so did its socioeconomic impact on Brazil.  The increase in the sugarcane industry in Brazil contributed to benefits in employment and income. There is a positive relationship observed between sugarcane activities and per capita income and income distribution. It has also been found to mitigate the effects of greehouse gas emissions.