$5M allocated to support sugarcane farmers with rising fuel costs
The Ministry of Sugar Industry has revealed that a total of $5 million has been allocated from its 2025/2026 budget to support sugarcane farmers in meeting the rising fue
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Prof. Prasad rejects Kumar's criticism over fuel subsidy proposal for cane industry
Former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad has strongly responded to Opposition MP Premila Kumar, saying her criticism o
Prof. Prasad calls for fuel subsidy for sugarcane harvesters and cane lorry operators
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the Government should immediately announce fuel subsidy for sugarcane harvesters and cane lorry operators
Farmers in Seaqaqa call for higher cane price and fuel subsidy
Sugarcane farmers in Seaqaqa are calling on the Government and the Fiji Sugar Corporation to increase the guaranteed cane price, raise delivery payments and provide fuel
Govt working to minimise fuel crisis impact ahead of crushing season - Tunabuna
The Government is working to minimise the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis on harvesting, transportation and mill operations as preparations continue for the upcoming su
Rakiraki youths move away from sugar industry as farmers face challenges
Youths in Rakiraki are increasingly choosing to work outside the farming sector as sugarcane farmers continue to face rising costs and ongoing challenges affecting the in
FSC confirms $42 per tonne delivery cane price for farmers
Sugar cane farmers will receive a delivery cane price of $42 per tonne this season after the Fiji Sugar Corporation announced a forecast cane price of $57.40 per tonne fo
Dedication of sugarcane farmers recognised despite industry challenges
A total of nine awards were presented to outstanding sugarcane farmers from the Labasa Mill area for excellence in production, innovation and sustainability at the Prime
NFU raises concern over cane burning, Police say investigations will follow due process
Following concerns raised by the National Farmers Union on police inaction on reports of cane burning, Police say they will follow procedures in investigation and w
Rabuka calls for farmers to be allowed to remain on cane land
Following the non-renewal of some cane farm leases, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says farmers should be given an opportunity to live on the land and give the country an
Cane Growers Council and NFU oppose proposed closure of Rarawai and Lautoka tramline operations
The Sugar Cane Growers Council and the National Farmers Union are strongly opposing Fiji Sugar Corporation's proposal to discontinue tramline operations for both Raraw
Major maintenance and upgrades underway at Lautoka and Labasa mills-Tunabuna
Major maintenance and targeted upgrades at the Lautoka and Labasa sugar mills are being carried out by the Fiji Sugar Corporation ahead of the next crushing season.This w
Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
While hundreds of leases have been renewed, non-renewals and subdivision of cane land for residential use in Seaqaqa are leaving many farming families uncertain about the
Seaqaqa cane land subdivided for residential - TLTB
The iTaukei Land Trust Board says parts of cane farming land in Seaqaqa have been subdivided into residential and commercial lots as part of efforts to improve land use a
Farmers to receive $68.04 per tonne after third cane payment top-up
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
Prof Prasad raises concern over delayed cane payment
National Federation Party Leader and former Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad is raising concerns over delayed cane payments, and is urging Minister for Agricu
850 leases renewed but concerns remain due to non-renewal in North
Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says 850 leases have been renewed through the assistance of the government while about 40 sugarcane farm leases in the Norther
Singh hands over farmer grants in final act as Sugar Industry Minister
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh, today handed over the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Grant to 16 sugarcane farmers in the Northern
$121,952 in grants rolled out to boost cane farmers in the West and Labasa
More farmers across Fiji are set to benefit as $121,952 in government grants is being rolled out to boost agriculture, with eight farmers in the Western Division already
Special Committee on Sugar yet to convene - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the Special Committee on Sugar has not yet convened. This comes as the Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu raised c
2025 crushing season at Rarawai Mill is set for 11th January next year
Great news for sugarcane growers, as the tentative termination date for the 2025 crushing season at the Rarawai Mill is set for 11th January next year.The Sugar Cane Grow