sugarcane

Sugarcane growers in Mysuru are urging the Prime Minister to maintain the ethanol policy. They support the focus on producing ethanol from sugarcane, rice, maize, and other agricultural produce.

India's push to adopt E20 ethanol-blended petrol faces public backlash, with protests led by opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal. Motorists and political analysts raise concerns over vehicle performance and costs, while the government cites economic and energy security benefits.

The article details how slavery in French Louisiana contributed to the wealth and influence of elite families, such as the Haydels, through agricultural production like indigo and sugarcane. It highlights the role of the Company of the West, German settlers, and the exploitation of enslaved people in shaping the region's economy and social hierarchy.

Pakistan annually faces a recurring debate over sugarcane prices between farmers and sugar mills, with governments intervening to set prices. The article argues that the focus should shift from pricing to productivity, as structural challenges like stagnant farm productivity, rising costs, and resource scarcity hinder long-term competitiveness. Despite a 6.2% increase in sugarcane production last fiscal year, the crop contributes only 0.8% to GDP.

A Louisiana farmer and landowner defends carbon capture and sequestration projects against opposition from environmental groups, citing economic benefits and safety. He emphasizes the practical value of carbon capture for sustaining rural communities and farms amid agricultural challenges like declining sugar prices and rising costs.

Sugar futures are rising as Brazilian mills shift production toward ethanol due to rainfall disrupting the sugarcane harvest and reducing the crop's sucrose content. This shift is tightening sugar supplies and extending a three-day price rally.