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Sugar cane farmer says new Delta Biofuel facility comes at ‘the perfect time’

In Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Delta Biofuel is pioneering a new renewable energy facility in Jeanerette, set to convert sugarcane byproducts like bagasse...

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Local sugar production dips 2.8pc in Q1, 2024

Kenya's sugar production fell by 2.83% to 193,275 metric tonnes (MT) in Q1 2024 from 198,895 MT the previous year. This follows...

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Farmers task Parliament to expedite Sugar Bill to regulate sector

In Uganda, sugarcane prices in districts like Mayuge and Mukono have dropped from Shs250,000 to Shs90,000 per ton since December. Similarly, the...

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West Kenya to pay farmer for illegal deductions

Mr. Muruli filed a case alleging that the miller deducted Sh58,344 from his sugarcane proceeds without explanation. The miller claimed these deductions...

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Read: Why India needs to relax curbs on sugar export

Indian policymakers face a critical decision on sugar exports. While export curbs aim to control food inflation, they can lead to health...

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Jokowi Plants Sugarcane in Indonesia’s Merauke Megaproject

President Jokowi visited Sermayam Village, Merauke, South Papua, emphasizing the government's commitment to sustainable agriculture and environment. At PT Global Papua Abadi,...

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Sugarcane sustainability in a changing climate: A systematic review on pests, diseases, and adaptive strategies

Adapting sugarcane cultivation to climate change requires robust strategies for managing pests, diseases, and weeds. This review reveals deficiencies in current practices...

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Private sugar mills warned against smuggling cane meant exclusively for co-operative sugar mill

The District Revenue Officer of Chengalrayan Co-operative Sugar Mills Limited has issued a warning to private sugar mills against smuggling sugarcane intended...

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture, allied sectors in Union Budget

In the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated ₹1.52 lakh crore to agriculture and allied sectors, emphasizing R&D for...