SUGAR HITS THE SPOT.

Authors :: Way, Nicholas
Source :: BRW. 10/28/2004, Vol. 26 Issue 42, p25-25. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Discusses the benefits of an increase in world spot sugar prices for sugar growers in Australia. Impact of drought on sugarcane growers in Queensland's Mackay region; Exclusion of sugar from the unratified free trade agreement with the United States; Expected decline in sugar production in India; Market talk that the high oil price will entice Brazil to switch production from sugar to ethanol; Indications that there could be reform of sugar policy in the European Union (EU).