Sugar News in English Archives - Page 17 of 432

Pakistan : Punjab holds over Rs. 20 billion of farmers in sugarcane development funds

A fiscal audit has uncovered that Punjab's Finance Department illegally withheld Rs. 20.33 billion from the Sugarcane Development Cess, meant for farmers....

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Pakistan : Sugar prices cross Rs200 per kg after Budget 2025-26 announcement

Sugar prices in Peshawar have surged past Rs200 per kg in retail markets, with a 50-kg sack now costing Rs8,800. Wholesale rates...

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Indonesia aims for sugar self-sufficiency in three years

Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve sugar self-sufficiency in three years through deregulation, land expansion,...

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Nigeria : FG moves to be self-sufficient in sugar production

Nigeria’s \$2 billion sugar market is gaining momentum as the government launches Nigeria Sugar Master Plan II (NSMP II), aiming to boost...

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Expectations for a Global Surplus Pressure Sugar Prices

Global sugar prices remain under pressure due to a projected record production of 189.3 MMT in 2025–26 and a surplus of 41.2...

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Malaysia: No Sales and Service Tax on raw sugar, Ministry of Finance clarifies

Malaysia's Ministry of Finance has clarified that essential imported food items such as sugar and rice will remain tax-exempt under the expanded...

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AI likely to help enhance sugarcane production by 30%: Expert

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could reduce water use in sugarcane farming by 50% and boost yields by nearly 30%, an expert said. At...

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Future of Fiji’s sugar industry depends on upcoming national budget

The future of Fiji’s sugar industry depends on the upcoming national budget, says Minister Charan Jeath Singh. Key goals—modernisation, farmer support, and...