MPs quash rules to shield farmers from cane cartels

A cane delivery tractor. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The State’s bid to revive the ailing sugar industry has flown into headwinds after a parliamentary committee quashed new regulations that were meant to protect cane growers from price manipulation.

The Committee on Delegated Legislation in its report on the Crops (Sugar) (General) Regulations of 2020 said the Agriculture ministry did not undertake public participation contrary to the law.

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