India’s expanded government wheat auctions have eased domestic spot prices by improving supplies to flour mills. Global wheat markets also remain subdued,...
India’s sugar industry faces mounting pressure from rising cane costs, delayed crushing and farmer payment concerns, while restrictions on sugar-based ethanol add...
India’s refined sugar prices remained broadly stable as the 2026–27 crushing season gathered pace, while jaggery prices strengthened on active demand. The...
India’s Rabi sowing reached 3.76 million hectares by October 30, down 45.59% year-on-year, with major shortfalls in wheat, pulses and oilseeds. Delayed...
South Africa is considering further restrictions on sugar imports after raising import duties to R6.97/kg in August. Imports rose to 94,984 tonnes...
Agriculture Ministry operations director Praneel Naidu has called for a major overhaul of the decades-old Master Award governing the sugar industry, saying...
Grain-based ethanol producers have urged the Centre to revise ethanol pricing and procurement rules for 2026–27, warning that lower maize ethanol prices...
Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi said sugar mills cannot begin crushing without farmers’ consent, citing uncertainty over sugar prices and Central government policies....
Tamil Nadu has announced Deepavali bonuses and ex-gratia payments for around 5,190 workers across 18 cooperative and public sector sugar mills for...