The sugar industry is hoping World Trade Organisation action against India will see prices return back above the cost of production.

Indian farmers have been paid subsidies from their government sending global markets spiraling, threatening the viability of the industry.

Australia and Brazil are now taking the dispute to the WTO.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Cane Growers Chairman Paul Schembri:

The sugar industry is hoping World Trade Organisation action against India will see prices return back above the cost of production.
Indian farmers have been paid subsidies from their government sending global markets spiraling, threatening the viability of the industry.
Australia and Brazil are now taking the dispute to the WTO.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Cane Growers Chairman Paul Schembri:

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