Sugar Production Hit by Red Rot Disease, El Nino; Govt Taking Measures: Pralhad Joshi

Sugar prices rise as Centre cites red rot, El Nino and lower production

Sugar prices rise sharply in India as the Centre cites lower production, red rot and El Nino, while opposition questions ethanol diversion and farmer payments.

Why sugar prices are rising: El Nino, red rot hit output as Centre plans imports

Pralhad Joshi said sugar production had declined due to red rot disease and El Nino conditions, affecting agricultural output in India and globally.

Sugar production hit by Red Rot disease, El Nino; govt taking measures: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Centre is taking measures to manage sugar availability and rising prices ahead of the festival season, including temporary imports of raw sugar. He attributed the fall in production to red rot disease and El Nino conditions.

Sugar Price Rise Linked To El Nino And Red Rot Disease; Temporary Raw Sugar Imports Initiated

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed the recent increase in sugar prices, attributing reduced agricultural production to unexpected red rot disease and water scarcity caused by El Nino. Speaking on global and domestic agricultural declines, Joshi noted that India's sugar production fell short of the expected 330 to 340 lakh tons. Despite this drop, he assured that India currently holds a surplus of 20 to 25 lakh tons against a requirement of a…

Sugar Production Hit by Red Rot, El Nino; Govt Taking Measures: Pralhad Joshi

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Joshi said sugar production had declined due to red rot disease and El Nino conditions, affecting agricultural output in India and globally. India News | Sugar Production Hit by Red Rot, El Nino; Govt Taking Measures: Pralhad Joshi.