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I think I know something about sugar
Dear Editor,
We are getting mixed signals re the sugar estates. I am not sure of the direction and if there is any strategy. Decision to reopen the estates have to be followed by ensuring a clear understanding of the problem i.e. why production fell from 3.4 tons of sugar per acre (TSA) to actually below 2.4 TSA. I am reading about packaging and increased prices but nothing about how to improve the efficiency of the field and factories.
We are not hearing anything about the diversification. We can no longer afford “routinism”. It is time for some vision and creativity. It is time for those in charge to have discussions with persons who are knowledgeable. The industry needs a ThinkTank. Can anyone tell if such has been set up? I do not believe the new CEO has much knowledge and experience re sugar. I really believe he needs help.
There are those who say that the private sector should take over and that it can do a better job. My question is, do we not know what the private sector would do to turn around the industry to profitability? We should learn this and implement same. There has to be a reason why the World Bank supported the retention of sugar in Government’s hands.
What I would like to see is something in the Press re the present statistics, re TCTS (Tons of cane per ton of sugar) and the TSA of the various estates for a start. All I am hearing is increased prices and packaging.
I suggest that the CEO get hold of my letters to the Press and read them.
I recall the last CEO called me in to have a discussion re sugar. The Present CEO was my friend for over 30 years. Don’t know if we still are, but even though I called him he has not invited me to have a discussion.
I grew up in sugar. My father who commenced working for free became sample boy at the lab and rose to be Assistant Factory Manager. My cousin was Factory Manager. I think I know something about sugar.
Rajendra Bisessar
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