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None of the alternatives to neonicotinoids for protecting sugar beet crops works well enough on its own, France's health agency ANSES said on Wednesday, as the country looks for ways to do without the chemical seen as harmful to bees. It is reported by Reuters. France suspended its ban on the use of neonicotinoids on sugar beet crops until 2023 at the latest to help farmers and sugar makers who saw a slump in output after virus...

French sugar producer Tereos is seeking to exit its ventures in China and Romania as part of a wider move by the new management to divest some international assets to lighten the group’s heavy debt and boost profitability. It is reported by Reuters. Tereos, the world’s second largest sugar producer by volume, reshuffled its top management since an extraordinary meeting in December dismissed its chief executive....

Brazil sugar production is forecast to drop 5 percent to 39.9 million tons due to a reduced volume of sugarcane for crushing. It is reported by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its May report. Unfavorably dry weather and incidence of fire outbreak in the fields has lowered volumes. In addition, steady grain...

Mexico sugar production is forecast slightly lower to 6,2 million tonnes due to lower sugarcane yields as a result of ongoing drought and poor soil quality. It is reported by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its May report. Consumption is gradually decreasing due to a weak economy and high inflation. Exports are forecast higher, with shi...

Global sugar production is forecast up 6 million tonnes to 186 million tonnes as higher production in the EU, India, and Thailand will more than offset the decline in Brazil. It is reported by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its May report. Consumption is forecast to rise to a new record due to growth in markets such as China and India. Exports are forec...

Maharashtra’s 2020-21 sugar season has come to an end, with the state producing 10,63 mln tonnes of sugar after crushing 101,2 mln tonnes of cane with a sugar recovery of 10.50%, officials of the Maharashtra Sugar Commissionerate said. It is reported by Financial Express. Sugar commissioner Shekhar Gaikwad said sugarcane was cultivated on 1,142 mln hectares for the 2020-21 season, compared to 822 ths hectares in 2019-20...

The fluctuations in weather conditions in the recent past have brought a cause of concern for the sugarcane crop in Uttar Pradesh. It is reported by The Hindu. The government on Saturday issued an advisory to its officials to make proper arrangements for prevention of insects and pests which attack the crop by conducting on-si...

As the month of May nears its end, heralding summer in Egypt, Upper Egyptian sugarcane farmers are finishing their harvest. It is reported by The National. Upper Egypt’s governorates are home to 77% of the nation’s sugarcane fields, their hot climate making them a perfect planting ground for the crop. 15%...