Relief measures announced for cane farmers affected by Rarawai Mill fire
Cane farmers in the Western Division have received a timely boost following the recent Rarawai Mill fire in Ba, with the Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh u
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Plans underway for sugarcane juice extraction facility in Sigatoka
Sugarcane farmers in Sigatoka could soon see relief from transportation challenges, as the Government considers setting up a local sugarcane juice extraction facility in
Sabeto cane farmers receive rehabilitation grant
There is some relief for sugarcane farmers in Sabeto, Nadi as they have today received Pre-Season Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant from Minister for Sugar Industry Charan
Sugar Cane Growers Fund promotes green cane harvesting
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is encouraging Fijian farmers to harvest green cane instead of burning it, in order to support climate-friendly farming and protect the enviro
New sugar mill plans spark hope for jobs and rural development in Fiji
New modern sugar mill plans were discussed at the Centennial Congress of the International Society of Sugarcane Technologists (ISSCT) to transform Fiji’s sugar ind
Sugarcane farmers receive Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant to aid recovery
Five sugarcane farmers in Rakiraki have received a financial lifeline as part of government’s efforts to assist those affected by pre-season burnt cane. While h
$330,000 UNCDF grant to fund savings and loan schemes for cane farmers
Sugar cane farmers have received a significant boost as the United Nations Capital Development Fund will be giving the Sugar Cane Growers Fund a grant of about $330,000,
24/7 toll-free helpline 1569 launched for sugarcane farmers
Sugarcane farmers across the country can now access support and lodge complaints anytime, anywhere, through a new 24/7 toll-free customer care helpline 1569. While lau
Labour shortages at Lautoka Mill cause a drop in cane deliveries
Labour shortages have severely affected cane deliveries to the Lautoka Mill, with serious concern that only 61 percent of manual labour groups are currently operating, ma
60% of the cane supplied to Rarawai Mill is harvested manually – FSC
Around 60 percent of cane supplied to the Rarawai Sugar Mill is still being harvested manually, according to the Fiji Sugar Corporation. This was confirmed during a vi
Lautoka Mill crushing expected to resume tomorrow after worker injury – Sugar Ministry
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry say
Specialised cane harvester for hilly terrain to arrive soon
Specialized hilly terrain cane harvester will soon arrive in Fiji as part of a research and development project under the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji due to the lack
Minister for Sugar orders reactivation of cane rail system in Tavua
Following concerns raised by sugarcane farmers regarding the closure of the rail line between Lausa Loop and Tawatawa Point in Tavua, Minister for Sugar Industry Charan J
Govt assures Tavua cane farmers that rail network will remain available
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has assured sugarcane farmers in Tavua that the government is committed to improving the railway sy
Prashil Prabhash first to benefit from Sugar Cane Growers Fund’s new loan scheme
Prashil Prabhash, Chief Financial Officer at Western Builder PTE Limited, Forensic Accounting specialist from Varandoli, Ba, and acting secretary of both the Ba Chamber o
Sugarcane farmers to benefit from Mortgage Protection Cover
Sugarcane farmers now have greater financial security with the launch of the new Mortgage Protection Cover, unveiled yesterday at the 2025 Annual Farmers Open Day at Koto
Lautoka Mill kicks off 2025 crushing season
There is good news for sugarcane farmers, as the 2025 sugarcane crushing season has officially begun at the Lautoka Sugar Mill. While speaking at the launch of the cru
Sugar Cane Growers Council seeks higher budget and additional subsidies
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is calling for a higher operational budget and additional subsidies in the upcoming 2025–2026 National Budget, saying the current al
Govt approves $7.6M special cane payment to support farmers ahead of 2025 crushing season
Sugarcane farmer will get a total of about $7.6 million by next Friday as the Cabinet has endorsed a special cane payment with no deductions from Government to support fa
Cane farmers to get $17.03 fourth payment on Friday, and $5 one-off payment by 30th May
Cane farmers will get their fourth cane payment of $17.03 per tonne on Friday which will bring the total payment to $86.66 per tonne for the 2024 season, surpassing the G
Farmers Union demands clarity on Rarawai Sugar Mill closure for cane crushing season
The National Farmers Union is calling on the government to explain the recommendation made by Chinese consultants to operate only one sugar mill in Viti Levu. The Unio