Belmopan: The northern sugar industry was declared in critical condition last year due to the outbreak of Fusarium disease and several insect pests. Now, just weeks remain before the 2025-2026 harvest season ends. Production targets remain stable, but the situation for the next season appears dire. Marcos Osorio, chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board (SICB), warned that production could decline by approximately 15 percent next season due …
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Belmopan: The northern sugar industry was declared in critical condition last year due to the outbreak of Fusarium disease and several insect pests. Now, just weeks remain before the 2025-2026 harvest season ends. Production targets remain stable, but the situation for the next season appears dire. Marcos Osorio, chairman of the Sugar Industry Control Board (SICB), warned that production could decline by approximately 15 percent next season due …