Sugar News in English
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131ISMA lowers sugar production forecast for 2024-25 amid upheaval caused by US tariff
The Indian Sugar Bio-Energy and Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has slashed its 2024–25 sugar production estimate to 254.97 LMT, down nearly 10 LMT...
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138Distressed sugarcane workers to get financial aid from DOLE
Migratory sugarcane workers (MSWs) in the Philippines will receive one-time financial aid of PHP 4,000 under a new Department of Labor and...
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205Parliament passes the Sugarcane Bill , Sugar Council to regulate the sector
Parliament has passed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023, replacing the Sugar Board with a stakeholder-led Council for self-regulation of the sugarcane industry....
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182Yogi 2.0 fortifying sugarcane economy
Uttar Pradesh's long-term sugarcane strategy has transformed the sector, benefiting 6.5 million farmers. With 122 mills and growing ethanol capacity, the state...
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158‘In UP, sugarcane production has surged by 68% in 8 years
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh saw a 68% surge in sugarcane production over eight years, with a 43% rise in area and 16% growth...
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169Sugar prices hiked by Rs38 per kg in Karachi
Karachi’s Commissioner has raised sugar prices by Rs38 per kg citywide. Wholesale rates now stand at Rs160, up from Rs122, and retail...
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107India’s government, sugar industry face off over jute bags
India's government and sugar mills are clashing in court over mandatory jute bag packaging. Mills oppose the 1987 law, citing $76 million...
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103State directs sugar factories to give farmers FRP in single installment
Pune: The Maharashtra government has ordered sugar factories to pay the fair and remunerative price (FRP) to farmers in a single installment,...
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172South Africa Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs
SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke warned that US sugar tariffs threaten South Africa’s sugar industry and rural livelihoods. Despite a temporary...
