India, Sept. 9 -- Australia has sought clarifications from India on its domestic sugarcane and sugar policies, contending that New Delhi appears to have provided support to sugarcane farmers well above the limit permitted under World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules during seven years between 2018-19 and 2024-25.

Under the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture (AoA), domestic support for sugarcane is capped at 10 per cent of the total value of production.

In a paper submitted to the WTO, Australia said it was seeking further clarification from India on its domestic sugarcane and sugar policies, given the country's position as the world's second-largest sugar producer and third-largest exporter.

"Historically, as the world's second-largest sugar...