Cabinet approves $200.2m debt write-off for FSC owed to Govt
Cabinet has approved the $200.2 million write-off of the government debt owed by the Fiji Sugar Corporation to the Government, after the decision was made on the 15th of
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26-year-old Diloma leading the charge for women in Fiji’s Sugar Industry
In Fiji’s sugarcane fields, 26-year-old Nemai Diloma is breaking barriers as a Roving Sector Assistant with the Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd in Nadi. With a degre
235 sugarcane farmers benefit from Land Lease and Farm Mechanization Grants
The New Farmers and Lease Renewal program has already assisted 235 sugarcane farmers in the Northern and Western divisions, and Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Suga
Yogesh Karan resigns as PS for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs
Yogesh Karan has resigned as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Sugar Industry and Multi-Ethnic Affairs. Chair of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada
Cane cutters' productivity declined by 50% in the last 15 yrs - Kumari
Cane cutters' productivity level has declined by 50% over the past 15 years. Director of Planning, Policy and Research for the Ministry of Sugar Industry, Reshmi Kumar
Tuatua gas-fired crematorium project commences in Labasa
Construction of the Tuatua gas-fired crematorium project began yesterday after a groundbreaking ceremony in Labasa and is expected to be completed within 16 weeks. Whi
About 30% of canes supplied to major mills are burnt – Sugar Research CEO
Burning of sugar cane fields reduce the quality of sugar produced in the mills and according to statistics released by the CEO of Sugar Research Institute of Fiji Vinesh
FSC urges farmers to curb cane burning as mills struggle with high trash levels and reduced yields
Sugar cane farmers are being encouraged to adopt clean cultivation practices and refrain from burning as burnt cane in the Viti Levu Mills has been one of the highest re
Ministry of Sugar engages consultants to drive transformation amidst sector challenges
As the Sugar Industry faces critical issues such as harvesting, research development and milling, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has welcomed two Food and Agriculture Co
61 sugarcane farmers in Vanua Levu receive grant
Great news for the 61 farmers in Northern Division as the Ministry of Sugar Industry has assisted farmers in Seaqaqa, Bucaisau and Wainikoro through the New Farmers and L
Sugar Stakeholders meet to discuss capital projects for 2023-2024 financial year
The Ministry of Sugar Industry Stakeholders met to discuss the progress of all government-funded capital projects implementation within the Sugar Industry for the 2023-20
The budget increase signifies a commitment to support the sugar industry ensuring continued growth and prosperity- Sugar Minister
The budget increase is a significant step in the government's commitment to support the sugar industry, ensuring continued growth and prosperity. This has been highlig
Parliament passes motion for Govt to guarantee FSC’s $20m loan
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s domestic borrowings of $75 million from 1st August
Gavoka stresses on govt support to revive sugar industry
We are committed to supporting the revival and sustainability of the sugar industry, and we are prepared to meet the challenges it faces head-on. Acting Prime Minister
Northern sugarcane farmers receive government assistance through program with a budget of $2M
88 sugarcane farmers in the North have received government assistance through the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Program with a budget of $2 million. This is where the
State-of-the-art system to digitally capture and utilize crucial farmer information
The state-of-the-art system launched by the Ministry of Sugar and Multi-ethnic Affairs is designed to digitally capture and utilize crucial farmer information, empowering
14 sugarcane farmers going to India to study the Sugar Industry
14 sugarcane farmers from Fiji will leave for India tomorrow to attend 2-week customised course exclusively for Fijians under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperatio
No deductions in the final cane payment for farmers
Good news for sugarcane farmers as the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, has announced that there will be no deductions in the fin
Fiji explores partnership with India for new sugar mill in Rakiraki
Discussions are underway to establish a new sugar mill in Rakiraki as Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh concluded his visit to India aimed at stimulating Fij
Sugar Minister proposes a Commission of Inquiry on dealings of the Fiji Sugar Corporation
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh says he has had discussions with Attorney General Siromi Turaga to recommend to cabinet to carry o
Jinendra Singh new chair of Sugar Cane Growers Council while Dutt reappointed to the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji board
Jinendra Singh has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sugar Cane Growers Council while Council CEO Vimal Dutt has been reappointed to the Sugar Research Institute