No deductions in the final cane payment for farmers
Good news for sugarcane farmers as the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, has announced that there will be no deductions in the fin
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Fiji explores partnership with India for new sugar mill in Rakiraki
Discussions are underway to establish a new sugar mill in Rakiraki as Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh concluded his visit to India aimed at stimulating Fij
Sugar Minister proposes a Commission of Inquiry on dealings of the Fiji Sugar Corporation
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh says he has had discussions with Attorney General Siromi Turaga to recommend to cabinet to carry o
Jinendra Singh new chair of Sugar Cane Growers Council while Dutt reappointed to the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji board
Jinendra Singh has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sugar Cane Growers Council while Council CEO Vimal Dutt has been reappointed to the Sugar Research Institute
Rarawai, Lautoka and Labasa Sugar Mills to go through maintenance
The Rarawai, Lautoka and Labasa Sugar Mills are expected to go through maintenance works this year. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs
Nitya Reddy to Chair South Pacific Fertilizers Ltd while Ahemad Bhamji appointed as Sugar Cane Growers Fund Chairman
Former Fiji Labour Party member and New Zealand-based Nitya Reddy has been appointed as the new Chairman of South Pacific Fertilizers Ltd. This has been confirmed by t
Sugarcane farmers urged to plant an approved variety of sugarcane for the next season
Ministry of Sugarcane Industry is urging all sugarcane farmers to plant approved varieties of sugarcane in the 2023/2024 season and to refrain from planting unapproved va
PM Rabuka says sugar industry has been a symbol of resilience contributing to more than $200 million in foreign revenue
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has revealed that for generations, our sugar industry has been more than just a source of income, it has been a symbol of resilience and te
Record cane payment will motivate farmers to work harder and increase cane production – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman believes the record cane payment of $91.38 per tonne will motivate farmers to work harder and increase can
Sugar cane farmers to get historic $91.38 per tonne payment for 2022 season
Great news for sugar cane farmers as they will be receiving a historic record payment of $91.38 per tonne in total for the 2022 cane season. During the Cabinet announc
Sugar Cane farmers to expect payment that will be more than the guaranteed price of $85 per tonne – Sugar Minister
Sugar cane farmers can expect good news as the Prime Minister is expected to make an announcement on their cane payment that will be more than the guaranteed price of $85
FSC workers fired for alleged corrupt practices – Sugar Minister
Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh says people from the Fiji Sugar Corporation have been fired for corrupt practices and the matters have been handed to poli
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
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