Child labour in the primary production of sugarcane
Sugar is the largest and one of the most complex agricultural commodities in the world. While the sugarcane industry generates significant levels of rural employment, supporting some 100 million livelihoods, intense competition, weather fluctuations and price volatility make it difficult for smallholders to cover their production costs, which may increase the likelihood of child labour and other decent work deficits and constrain investment in sustainable production practices.
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