WORLD NEWS
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Philippines seeks US$31.27M sugar industry funding for irrigation, pest control
The proposed SIDA funding would allocate 60% of the irrigation and pest-management budget to irrigation and 40% to combating RSSI, as the regulator reviews sugar production and export commitments.
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ISMA welcomes India’s move to exclude sugarcane-based ethanol from 2026-27 tender
The sugar industry body warns that extending preferential ethanol procurement for dedicated plants could restrict mills’ revenue opportunities and affect timely payments to sugarcane farmers.
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Pakistan sugar mills report US$1.03B losses, seek export approval for 800,000 tons
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association warns that unsold inventories, mounting financing costs and falling prices threaten mill operations, farmer payments and the start of the 2026-27 crushing season.
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Morocco’s 527,000-ton EU tomato exports squeeze Spanish growers
FEPEX has taken its grievances to European authorities, arguing that regulatory asymmetry between EU and non-EU producers undermines the competitiveness of European agriculture.
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Canada’s chicken consumption set to reach record highs in 2026/27
Affordable pricing, changing dietary preferences and expanding foodservice options are strengthening demand for poultry in Canada.