Sugar News in English
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158‘Venture into sugar cane’
The Government is urging landowners, including women and young iTaukei youths, to venture into sugarcane farming. Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh highlighted...
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111Sugarcane stakeholders mull over pricing committee
Sugarcane stakeholders, led by Agriculture PS Paul Rono and Sugar Directorate head Jude Chesire, have resolved to establish a Sugarcane Pricing Committee...
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144Cultivating Change: Rethinking Crop Insurance For A Sustainable Future
Crop insurance is vital for U.S. farmers, covering $115 billion in crops in 2020 and paying out over $16 billion due to...
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145Change of lease type
Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo stated that sugarcane farmers cannot be prevented from converting leased land to residential, commercial, or industrial use, reflecting...
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114Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute
Stakeholders are forming a new pricing committee to set fair sugarcane rates. This follows a deadlock between millers, who want to pay...
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154Many fear sugar mills will shut down permanently: Congress
Congress accuses BJP of neglecting Uttar Pradesh's sugar industry, demands higher sugarcane prices. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi ahead...
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109Experts call for incentives, mechanisation to tackle stubble burning
Thailand grapples with severe air pollution due to stubble burning in key agricultural regions, exacerbating health risks. Dares Kittiyopas of the Department...
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109Improper pricing mechanism adds to sugarcane growers’ problems
Pakistan's sugarcane farmers face exploitation by mills, delayed payments, and unfair pricing, impacting their profitability. Agricultural economist Dr. Naeem advocates for research,...
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129Uttam Sugar pushes for increased sugar MSP amid rising sugarcane FRP
Uttam Sugar's Executive Director, S.L. Sharma, urges an increase in the sugar MSP to Rs. 38/kg for 2024-25, citing the Rangarajan Committee...
