Cuba is facing a crisis in its sugar industry, with production at record lows and the need for urgent restructuring to prevent the loss of productive sugar cane plantations. President Miguel Diaz-Canel has called for a shift towards more sustainable and efficient production methods, including the use of agroecology and bio-products. The number of sugar factories in operation will be reduced to 23, focusing on efficiency and high-tech capabilities. The plan also includes the processing of 6.57 million tons of sugar cane to produce 455,198 tons of sugar for the local economy, while also producing by-products for export. The government will support research centers in biotechnology and agro-ecological practices, and plans to demolish low-yield plantations, plant new high-yielding varieties, and diversify crops.