Sugar Sector Archives

Govt slashes sugar cane commission : Bihar

Bihar government cut JDC commission on sugarcane procurement by 90%, reducing it from 1.8% to 0.2% for 2025–26, to support financially stressed...

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New Cane Control Order 2026 to replace 1966 law; 14-day payment rule to aid farmers

India plans to replace the 1966 sugarcane order with a new Cane Control Order 2026, boosting transparency and farmer protection. The draft...

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Centre weighs overhaul of sugar sector’s rules to boost ethanol production, protect states

India plans a major sugar sector overhaul via the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026—expanding ethanol integration, enforcing a 25 km mill distance...

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Fiji : Rising fuel prices deepen pressure on sugar sector

Fiji’s sugar industry is under pressure from rising fuel costs, falling global prices, and labor shortages. Higher expenses are cutting farmer incomes...

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From energy generator to data powerhouse: Why technology will define the future of India’s sugar industry : Editorial by Uppal Shah

India’s sugar industry is evolving into a biofuel powerhouse, driven by ethanol blending and digital transformation. Adoption of AI and IoT can...

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Maharashtra sugar sector under strain despite higher output

Maharashtra’s sugar industry faces stress despite higher output, as early mill closures, unseasonal rains, and West Asia tensions hit exports. With rising...