Sugarcane farmers in the Northern Division will receive assistance through the New Farmers and Lease Premium Grant Program, with 29 farmers in Labasa and 59 farmers in Seaqaqa set to be given grants.
While speaking at the handover in Seaqaqa, Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh says the government has allocated $1 million for the 2024-2025 financial year to ensure that more farmers benefit from this opportunity.
He says they have already provided critical financial support to 361 farmers during the 2023-2024 financial year under this initiative to help them secure and access land for sugarcane farming.
The Minister says this initiative is not just about supporting new farmers but also about securing land tenure for existing farmers, allowing them to expand their operations and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the sugar industry.
