Restrictions Imposed on Movement of Sugar Planting Materials in Negros Island - BusinessWorld Online

Over 840 hectares of Negros sugarcane fields hit by pests

The red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) infestation on Negros Island continues to spread, impacting many other sugarcane plantations, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). Data from the SRA showed that the pest disease has affected 841.70 hectares of sugarcane farms in Negros Occidental and neighboring areas as of June 6. This was almost 10

Restrictions imposed on movement of sugar planting materials in Negros Island - BusinessWorld Online

THE Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Monday said it will control the entry of planting materials into Negros Island in response to an infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI). Planting materials, whether for commercial or research purposes, must obtain a certification from the SRA, the regulator said via Viber. “Research facilities and commercial users will have to seek clearance from SRA to transport materials,” it said. The…

RSSI spreads to 841.70 hectares of sugarcane farms

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN As the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) has affected more sugar farms in Negros and Panay, the Sugar Regulatory Administration