# The South African Canegrowers Association says the recent disbursement of 225-million-rand to black and small-scale cane growers is a much-needed relief. The association says cane growers have had to survive not only the widespread cane arson that took place during the July unrest last year, but also costs incurred to combat Covid-19, and the exponential increase in input costs like fertiliser, all over the last two years. It adds that the funds will ensure the survival and success of small-scale growers.