Good news for sugarcane farmers as they will receive a total of $68.04 per tonne for the 2025 cane season after the third cane payment, as confirmed by the Sugar Industry Tribunal.
The Tribunal says the net share of proceeds received as of 28th February 2026 stands at $71.34 million, which is equivalent to $57.97 per tonne of cane.
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd had earlier paid out $0.84 per tonne as the third cane payment, bringing the total to $57.97 per tonne.
However, after a meeting between the government and sugar industry stakeholders, it was agreed that the third cane payment would be topped up to $10.91 per tonne.
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has confirmed that this additional payment will be made on 20th April 2026, increasing the overall payout to $68.04 per tonne for the 2025 season.
The Government also says the process of securing the additional funding for the payment is expected to be completed by 20th April.
