South Africa: Farmers appeal to President Ramaphosa to protect local sugar industry

South Africa’s sugarcane growers have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to fulfil his 2021 promise to support the domestic sugar industry through local procurement, warning that the sector is nearing collapse, IOL reported. SA Canegrowers, which represents both small- and large-scale farmers, said the situation now threatens the livelihoods of around 27,000 small growers and 1,100 … Continue reading South Africa: Farmers appeal to President Ramaphosa to protect local sugar industry