4 new members appointed to the FSC Board
Four new members have been appointed to the Fiji Sugar Corporation board of Directors by the Ministry of Sugar Industry. The Ministry says four new members include Par
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Sports Council CEO post will be advertised, Chairman Gilbert Vakalalabure to act as Acting CEO
The position of the Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive Officer will be advertised, and Council Chairman, Gilbert Vakalalabure will act as Acting CEO in the interim. V
NFP claims Bainimarama misled Parliament saying an investigation had commenced into alleged abuse of office by former FSC CEO
National Federation Party General Secretary, Seni Nabou says former Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar Industry Voreqe Bainimarama allegedly misled Parliament on 14th
FSC had provided evidence to FICAC, but the file disappeared – Singh
Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says FSC had given evidence against the former FSC CEO, Abdul Khan, to FICAC some two years back, but the file had disappeared, howe
Major changes can be expected at the Fiji Sugar Corporation- Singh
The Minister for Sugar industry, Charan Jeath Singh says major changes can be expected in the operations of the Fiji Sugar Corporation - from relying heavily on Governmen
Lautoka Mill produced 47,602 tonnes of sugar in the 2022 crushing season
The Lautoka Mill crushed a total of 514,892 tonnes of cane, producing 47,602 tonnes of sugar in the 2022 crushing season. The Fiji Sugar corporation says the burnt can
NFU calls on FSC to make final cane payment for the 2021 season before Diwali
The National Farmers Union is calling on the Fiji Sugar Corporation to make the final cane payment for the 2021 crop season before Diwali as most growers do not have savi
Crushing is progressing well and within budget – FSC
Fiji Sugar Corporation has crushed 731,880 tonnes of sugarcane to produce 69,478 tonnes of sugar in the 11 weeks of the season and two sugar cargoes have left our shores
National Farmers Union calls on FSC to release information on cane crushed
The National Farmers Union is calling on the Fiji Sugar Corporation to release information on cane crushed, sugar processed and the tonnes of cane to tonnes of sugar rati
Non-sugar export brought $121.3 million last year
With Fiji’s non-sugar agriculture export earnings raking in $121.3 million last year, farmers from four villages in Sigatoka are being urged to grow high-value cro
Farmers raise concerns after continuous breakdowns at the Lautoka mill
Serious concerns are being raised by farmers in the Western Division following a series of breakdowns at the Lautoka sugar mill since last Wednesday. Umesh Kumar of Qe
We encourage landowners to come forward and make use of their land – FSC CEO
As we travel through the cane belt areas, we note large lots of land suitable for farming lying idle, and we encourage landowners and prospective farmers to come forward
Mechanical cane harvesting rate increases to $20.61 per tonne
Sugarcane farmers now have to spend more for harvesting from this season as the rate for mechanical harvesting has increased from $17.50 to $20.61 per tonne. The Fijia
Fourth cane payment to be made today
There is good news for farmers as the fourth cane payment of $15.15 will be paid today. The Registrar of the Sugar Industry Tribunal, Timothy Brown says this will brin
NFU calls for cane price for $60 per tonne for 2022 season while FSC CEO says Master Award determines prices
The National Farmers Union has called for a forecast price of $60 per tonne of cane for the 2022 season and says the delivery payment should be fixed at $45 per tonne to
3rd cane payment of $11 per tonne to be paid next Thursday
Good news for cane farmers as the third cane payment of $11 per tonne will be made next Thursday. The Registrar of the Sugar Industry Tribunal, Timothy Brown says this
Proceeds from the sale of sugar will be shared between FSC and also go towards paying for the initial subsidized guaranteed cane price for growers – Acting PM
Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says all proceeds from the sale of sugar will be shared between the growers and the miller through a 30/70 percent ratio. He
FCCC and FSC yet to explain how cane farmers will benefit from $17M annually through increase in sugar prices
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Fiji Sugar Corporation are yet to explain how cane farmers will benefit from $17 million annually through a 90 cent
Govt agrees to withdraw its compulsory acquisition notice to nearly 2,000 minority shareholders of FSC following a court challenge by a minority shareholder
The Government has agreed to withdraw its March 2021 compulsory acquisition notice to nearly 2,000 minority shareholders of the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited. Munro L
FSC is not bankrupt and will continue with cane payments – Singh
The Fiji Sugar Corporation is not bankrupt, is financially sound and will continue with the cane payment according to FSC CEO, Bhan Pratap Singh who is calling on cane fa
NFP and FLP condemn decision to increase sugar price while FSC and Sugar Cane Growers Council welcome the announcement
The National Federation Party and Fiji Labour Party have condemned the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to approve an increase in the price fo