Natore:Jatiya Sangsad Whip Advocate M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu announced that the government has implemented various initiatives to transform the country's sugar industry from a loss-making sector into a profitable one. This statement was made during the formal inauguration of the sugarcane crushing operations at Natore Sugar Mills.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dulu emphasized that the government is encouraging farmers to cultivate sugarcane to aid the revival of the sugar industry. Measures have been taken to increase the procurement price of sugarcane, provide incentives to farmers, and develop improved seed varieties and modern technologies, ensuring their availability at the farmers' level.
Dulu further explained that a previous initiative to transfer sugar mills to private ownership has been halted. Instead, the current government plans to diversify the operations of sugar mills to maintain year-round production. This strategy is also expected to create continuous employment opportunities for seasonal workers in the sugar industry.
For the current crushing season, Natore Sugar Mills aims to crush 90,000 tonnes of sugarcane and produce 5,580 tonnes of sugar, targeting a sugar recovery rate of 6.2 percent. The crushing operations are set to continue for 65 days.