Fed: Australian sugar growers in shock

AAP General News (Australia)
02-09-2004
Fed: Australian sugar growers in shock

An Australian sugar industry leader says growers are in shock after being left out
of the free trade agreement with the United States.

Canegrowers general manager IAN BALLANTYNE says the exclusion of Australian sugar from
the deal means the industry will miss out on an estimated $100 million boost in revenue.

Trade Minister MARK VAILE says his team pushed hard to get the US to open access for
Australian sugar, …