South African cane growers assists 21,000 small-scale sugar growers as the industry faces headwind

Published 2022년 5월 10일

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South African sugarcane organization, SA Canegrowers, has significantly supported small-scale growers, contributing to a portion of the R225-million distribution to help address challenges like cheap foreign imports, the sugar tax, and industry unrest. Over the past three years, the industry has allocated over R600-million to small-scale growers, with a strong commitment to transparency and accountability. SA Canegrowers is also advocating for the protection of the local industry against cheap imports and is promoting local sugar consumption through its 'Home Sweet Home' campaign. The organization is also progressing with the development of sustainable aviation fuels and is calling for the completion of the regulatory framework for these fuels. Furthermore, SA Canegrowers is emphasizing the need for small-scale growers to diversify their income streams for the industry's long-term sustainability.

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Contributions by sugarcane organisation the South African (SA) Canegrowers made up a significant portion of R225-million that was distributed to small-scale growers in January, after funds were distributed to help combat severe challenges that continue to plague the industry, including cheap foreign imports, the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), or sugar tax, and the unrest in July 2021. SA Canegrowers has assisted its 21 000 small-scale growers, the vast majority of small-scale growers in the industry. Overall, more than R600-million has been distributed over the past three years and SA Canegrowers remains committed to working with industry partners to continue this vital work in a responsible, transparent, and fully accountable manner. On May 10, SA Canegrowers, government and other industry stakeholders addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition on industry transformation and the implementation of the Sugarcane Value Chain Masterplan. This ...

Source: Engineeringnews