And from livestock back to sugar, the minister also shared that the work of the sugar industry Commission of Inquiry is coming along and has not been met with any overt resistance so far. Mai says that he is hopeful the exercise will be completed before the proposed termination date in November. He told us when.
Jose Mai, Minister of Agriculture
"The commission finished its first two weeks of work as they had scheduled they met with BSI they met with the cane farmers they met with Santander. They met with the minister and the team and they did their due diligence. I think they've left right now the ones from Mauritius have left, I think there is one in the country right now the South African I think it's Andy church yes it's Andy Church he is still in the country doing his share of work. So it is going smoothly. We haven't heard of any resistance yet we hope we will not hear of any resistance but this commission of inquiry is critical to the survival and viability of the sugar industry."
Reporter
"Do you believe that the report will be finished in time for November?"
Jose Mai, Minister of Agriculture
"I believe yeah, I met with the commissioners and I am very impressed with their knowledge and experience and professionalism. I mean I've never met I think people that have so much knowledge in sugar technology and the level of professionalism is amazing so i have full confidence in the commissioners."
