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The Australian Sugar Manufacturers (ASM) has today submitted a bold vision to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Sugarcane Bioenergy Opportunities in Queensland, calling for a $40 million investment package to transform the sugar industry into the centrepiece of Australia’s renewable energy and low carbon liquid fuel future. Representing an industry that supports over 20,000 regional jobs, the ASM outlines how Queensland’s sugar industry can leverage it feedstock (cane juice, molasses, and biomass) to become a national leader in biofuels, biogas, cogeneration, and biomanufacturing — if governments and industry act together.

”Government agencies and industry groups are now working together to provide support to farmers, promote sustainable practices, and explore new trade opportunities. Analysts agree that timely action is essential to secure Thailand’s rice sector for the future.

Africa can strengthen its agricultural exports, improve livelihoods for farmers, and secure a larger share of the global food market.

With the right support, Africa’s sesame seeds could become one of the continent’s most valuable agricultural exports.

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