Sugar News in English
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89Sugarcane industry faces threat from South Africa’s sugar tax
SA Canegrowers warns South Africa's sugar tax harms small-scale farmers, costing over 16,000 jobs. Introduced in 2018, the tax affects drinks with...
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99Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano ashfall threatens sugarcane plantations
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has begun distributing PHP2.5 million in aid to farmers and research personnel affected by the Mt. Kanlaon...
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92Sugarcane farmers urge Ruto to settle factory debt
Sugarcane farmers in Western Kenya demand President William Ruto to clear debts owed by state mills before discussing bonuses. They stress the...
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119Cane workers threaten to stop leasing of state factories over Sh3.5bn arrears
Cane industry workers threaten to halt the leasing of state-owned factories over Sh5.3 billion in salary arrears. The Kenya Union of Sugarcane...
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110SRA: Increased acidity seen in Negros sugarcane plantations
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) detected increased acidity in sugarcane leaves and soil on Negros Island after Kanlaon Volcano's ashfall. pH levels...
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104Sugarcane Industry struggles with declining cane supply
The Fiji Sugar Corporation faces challenges with 35% inactive growers and low yields from small-scale producers. CEO Bhan Pratap Singh reported to...
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106Philippines: SRA to survey sugarcane fields after Kanlaon eruption
Bacolod City: Following Kanlaon Volcano's June 3rd eruption, the SRA ordered tests on sugarcane and fields in La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Pontevedra,...
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73Millions of farmers thrive as sugarcane sector supports ancillary industries
Davangere Sugar Company Ltd. (DSCL) announces the expansion of its distillery with a new 45 KLPD grain-based unit costing Rs.54.00 crores. The...
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98Season 2023-24: Sugarcane crushing operations near conclusion; sugar production reaches 316.70 LMT
India's sugarcane crushing season is nearing its end, with only three mills still operating. NFCSF data shows 534 mills participated, producing 316.70...
