The sugar industry is calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to stop Indian sugar subsidies.

The Indian Government has approved a support package for its industry, including assistance to export 5 million tonnes of subsidised sugar.

It’s seen global sugar markets spiral downwards this week, plummeting by $170 per tonne in the past 10 months.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Cane Growers Association Chairman Paul Schembri.

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