8 Most Grown Crops In The World

7. Sugar Beet

Production Quantity In 2021/2022 Crop Year: 278 million tons

Sugar beet is the primary source of sugar in temperate climates, so it is cultivated in Russia, France, and the United States. Once harvested, the beet undergoes processing to extract sugar, while its residue and beet pulp are used as animal feed. The sugar derived competes with cane sugar in the global market. The industry also explores sugar beet for bioenergy production, like bioethanol. The sugar beet sector adapts by researching sustainable farming techniques as health concerns steer consumers towards alternative sweeteners.