Philippines : Regulator OKs import of 424,000 metric tons of sugar
MANILA — The Sugar Regulatory Administration board has authorized the importation of 424,000 metric tons of sugar.
Under the Sugar Number 8, the SRA announced the importation, which is the first for crop year 2024-2025.
The Department of Agriculture said the importation will ensure a steady supply of the sweetener, while preventing future price shocks.
The domestic production of sugar has taken a hit due to pest infestation in sugarcane plantations.
Nearly 190 hectares of sugar land in the Visayas have been affected by the spread of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI), according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration. In Negros Occidental, 186 hectares were hit by the infestation, affecting 115 farmers.
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Source : ABS CBN
