Don’t burn your cane – Sugar Minister
A lot of burnt cane is coming in says Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh and that’s not a good sign for us. He says the quality of sugar does not look good w
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FSC sell $209.7m worth of sugar and records EBITDA positive of $17.9m in 2022-2023 financial year
The Fiji Sugar Corporation sold $209.7 million worth of sugar for the 2022-2023 financial year, the highest in the last nine years and FSC share of proceeds reaching $64.
Milestone achievement for FSC, surpassing 100,000 Metric tonnes of sugar this crushing season
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited has reached a notable milestone by surpassing the 100,000 Metric tonne threshold in sugar production for the season. As of yesterday
Vinaka appointed to FSC’s Board of Directors
Akisi Vinaka is the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors for the Fiji Sugar Corporation Board. Vinaka was appointed to the FSC board by Minister for Sugar In
NFP says politicians must stop abusing media freedom after NFU calls on Prof. Prasad to increase cane price
National Federation Party Vice-President Parmod Chand says politicians must stop abusing media freedom to spread lies and misinformation that malign other political leade
Welfare and involvement of sugarcane farmers in the economy is critical – Prof. Prasad
The welfare of our farmers and their involvement is critical as they play a crucial role in the economy. This was highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister
Cane growers to receive more than $85 per tonne for the first time in 4 years - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says there is good news for cane growers as they are set to receive a record cane payment this year
Fourth cane payment on Monday
The fourth cane payment of $7.11 per tonne will be done on Monday bringing the total payment for 2022 to $85.26. The Sugar Industry Tribunal says the net share of the
Cane farmers from various sectors in Labasa request to defer the start of crush at the Labasa Mill
The National Farmers Union has written to the Minister for Sugar to inform him that cane farmers from various sectors in Labasa have resolved in the Annual General Meetin
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
Cane farmers paid $24.62 per tonne for third cane payment
Cane farmers have received $24.62 per tonne as the third cane payment for the 2022 harvest season. According to FSC's Chief Executive Officer, Bhan Pratap Singh, this
Cane farmers will get $85 per tonne this year and expect new figures in the next financial year - Singh
Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh says cane farmers will get $85 per tonne this year and they will get a new figure in the next financial year. Singh hig
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
Minister for Sugar reveals salaries of former FSC executives where some were earning over half a million dollars
Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh has revealed the salaries of former and current senior staff of the Fiji Sugar Corporation, where former board member who a
We will incentivise farmers who produce more cane per hectare – Charan Jeath Singh
We have talked about providing incentives to those farmers who produce more cane per hectare than what they are currently producing. This has been stated by the Minist
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
Chaudhry invited to lead FSC Board
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has been invited to lead the Fiji Sugar Corporation Board. Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh says he has alrea
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
PM calls for action, says cane growers resilience is being tested
“Make no mistake, the resilience of every cane grower is being tested as we speak, as the price of fertilizer is up almost double and Russia’s senseless and