Ecuador: The sugarcane sector, another of those affected by the winter storm

게시됨 2023년 7월 7일

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The Ecuadorian sugar industry has been heavily impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding, leading to a delay in the harvest and a reduction in production. The president of the Ecuadorian Network of Artisan Cane Growers and Derivatives notes that the crops have been filled with water, causing further production losses and a lack of income for small producers. As a result, many sugarcane growers are considering alternative options such as planting different crops or raising animals for survival.

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Manuel Vargas, president of the Ecuadorian Network of Artisan Cane Growers and Derivatives, explained to our outlet that, although the organization he represents is dedicated to the production of alcohol from cane and the production of panela, he is aware of that the crops on the Ecuadorian coast have been affected due to the heavy rainfall that occurred in the first months of the year, for which reason the harvest has not been possible, delaying the production of sugar in each industry. He added that the harvest could not be adequate, even the cane has filled with water, which causes a reduction in production, "and the most serious affectation is that they do not take our raw material, either in cane or in brandy, it is not being taken, so there is no income for the small producer”, he noted. He pointed out that, given the current situation in the sector and with the upcoming arrival of the El Niño phenomenon, it is almost impossible for sugarcane growers to plant a new crop, ...

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