El Niño Archives - Page 6 of 7

Sugar planters back importation

United Sugar Producers Federation President Manuel Lamata supports importing 185,000 to 200,000 MT of sugar due to El Niño's impact on the...

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Sugar News in English

200,000-MT sugar importation needed to prevent shortage – group

Producers urge importing 200,000 MT sugar due to El Niño damage in Negros. UNIFED's Manuel Lamata warns of 30% drop in production....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ISMA seeks policy support to meet India’s 20% ethanol blending target

Indian Sugar Association confident in reaching 20% ethanol blending target by 2030 but calls for stable policies and sugarcane investments. Challenges include...

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Maize News in English

Zimbabwe’s maize output plunges 72%

Zimbabwe faces a dire food crisis as maize production is projected to plummet by 72% in the 2023/24 season due to an...

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Maize News in English

Worst drought in four decades cuts Zimbabwean maize crop by 72%

Zimbabwe faces a drastic maize output decline of 72% due to severe drought, lowest in 40 years. Farmers reduce planting by 7%,...

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Maize News in English

Africa’s food systems require a critical shift towards resilience

Former UN and current African Union Food Systems envoys address Africa's food challenges, emphasizing urgent reforms. Recent El Niño impacts Zambia, Malawi,...

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Sugar News in English

DA denies underreporting El Niño damage

The Department of Agriculture refuted claims of underreporting El Niño's impact on agriculture, asserting careful validation before data release. Former secretary Montemayor...

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Sugar News in English

SRA: 2025 sugarcane production affected by El Niño

El Niño's impact extends beyond current sugarcane harvests, affecting next year's production. SRA Administrator Azconia highlights concerns over Negros Occidental's 30% drop...