Lower sugar output seen next crop year

Manila expects lower sugar production for the incoming crop year because of threats of a stronger El Niño in the latter part of year, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said.

In a text message, SRA Administrator Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin said they expect sugar production to reach 2.3 million metric tons (MT) for the incoming crop year, lower than the 2.46 million target a year ago.