PHNOM PENH, Sept 19 (Bernama) — The combination of El Nino and climate-related weather extremes threatens to hit sugarcane production across Asia, raising the risk of global price volatility as major festivals approach. In key Asian sugarcane-growing regions, including India, Thailand, Pakistan and the Philippines, prolonged dry spells, water shortages and pest infestations remain risks to production. India, the world’s second-largest sugar prod…
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