Keep harvesting despite low cane price - Viam Pillay
Opposition MP Viam Pillay says the Government's guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne is no longer enough to cover the cost of growing and harvesting sugar cane, leaving
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Sugar industry not sustainable, Govt to take time on price assessment - Immanuel
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says it will take more time before deciding whether to increase the guaranteed cane price, as the Parliamentary Committee on Sugar con
Farmers challenge Prof. Prasad as he rejects claims that NFP promised $110 cane price
As sugarcane farmers continue to push for a guaranteed sugarcane price of $110, National Federation Party Leader and member of the Special Committee on the Sugar Industry
High production costs making sugar industry unviable - Tunabuna
The Minister for Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna says the high cost of production is making the sugar industry unviable, as farmers and the sector continue to face challe
Govt assessing whether $110 cane price is financially sustainable - Rabuka
Following repeated demands and boycotts from sugar cane farmers, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says government is now determining whether it will be sustainable to incre
Gounder says Fiji must plan an exit from the sugar industry as FSC CEO defends the sector
Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Gounder says he feels sorry for cane farmers because of the false hopes and promises that have been given to them and as a result th
Govt will consider assistance for cane farmers based on need and changing conditions - Tunabuna
Minister for Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna says the Government will consider assistance for cane farmers based on their needs and changing conditions, but has not confir
Seaqaqa and Sigatoka farmers maintain cane harvest boycott despite Govt assistance
Many sugarcane farmers in Seaqaqa and Sigatoka have not harvested their cane and continue to call for an increase in guaranteed cane price from $85 to $110 while also dem
Sugar Industry Committee takes action to address sugar industry challenges
The Special Committee on the Sugar Industry has taken a series of urgent measures, including increasing payments for manual sugar cane harvesters from $3 to $5 per tonne,
Chaudhry rejects Tunabuna's claims as cane price dispute continues
As an impasse between the sugar cane farmers and the Government continues, National Farmers Union and Leader of the Fiji Labour Party Mahendra Chaudhry says contrary to M
Govt urges farmers to harvest, no increase in guaranteed cane price
Sugarcane farmers are being urged to harvest their cane, with the Government confirming there will be no increase in the guaranteed cane price from $85 to $110, warning t
Police deny FLP claim of special security at Minister Charan Jeath Singh's farm
Police have denied claims by the Fiji Labour Party that a police caravan has been set up outside the sugar cane farm of Minister for Public Enterprises Charan Jeath Singh
More idle land to be brought into production under 2026-2027 National Budget
More idle land is expected to be brought into production under the 2026-2027 National Budget as the Government continues supporting farmers to increase local food p
Harvesting and lorry operators to receive higher rates after FCCC approval
Good news for the sugar industry as the FCCC has approved an increase in cane harvesting and lorry cartage rates to help operators manage the fuel price surge.Followin
Farmers will not harvest until cane price rises to $110 - Chaudhry
As the Sugar Cane Growers Fund urges farmers to continue harvesting and take advantage of the support measures put in place for the industry, National Farmers Union Gener
$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
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