236,706 tonnes of cane crushed so far
236,706 tonnes of cane has been crushed at the three sugar mills so far. The Labasa Mill has crushed 115,374 tonnes of cane, Lautoka Mill has crushed 65,461 tonnes of
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My Govt is the only one to introduce guaranteed cane price - PM
“My Government is the only one in the history to introduce the guaranteed cane price of $85 per tonne irrespective of the world sugar market price.†This w
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
Sugar Cane Growers Fund invites student loan applications for the Uni Fiji’s new Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering Programme
The University of Fiji’s new Bachelor of Agricultural Engineering programme has received industrial support from the Sugar Cane Growers Fund. The fund is availa
Sugar industry faces many challenges with the fluctuating prices of fuel, transportation, fertilizer and gives an opportunity to think of alternate farming - President
President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says the sugar industry is facing many challenges with the fluctuating prices of fuel, transportation, fertilizer, and these challenges
Council welcomes initiatives announced for cane farmers
The Sugar Cane Growers Council has welcomed the initiatives announced for cane farmers in the 2021/2022 Revised Budget. Chief Executive Officer, Vimal Dutt says th
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
Retail prices for sugar go up in supermarkets
Retail prices for sugar in supermarkets have gone up and is now being sold for around $2.76 a kilogram. A 2kg sugar pack is now being sold for around $5.52 and 4kg of
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
Reducing sugar will save many lives - FNUSA
President of the Fiji National University Students Association, Ketan Lal has welcomed the increase in the price of sugar that will save many lives, and he also says some
Wellness Fiji and Diabetes Fiji hope that the increase in sugar prices will curb sugar consumption
Wellness Fiji and Diabetes Fiji hope that the increase in sugar prices will curb sugar consumption by members of the public and promote healthier alternatives, such as na
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
Sugar prices to go up as FCCC approves 90c per kg increase for ex-warehouse sugar
Sugar prices will go up as the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved an increase in the price for ex-warehouse sugar by 90 cents per kilogram, effective
Some cane farmers still want answers regarding deduction for the insurance scheme and issue concerning guaranteed price
Some cane farmers are still calling for an explanation regarding the deduction for the Growers Micro Bundle Insurance Scheme from the final cane payment for the 2020 crop
By-laws empower the Council members to make appropriate resolutions in the best interest of the growers - Dutt
The CEO of the Sugar Cane Growers Council, Vimal Dutt says the by-laws empower the Sugar Cane Growers Council members to make appropriate resolutions in the best interest
NFP demands that deduction of the premium for insurance bundle for cane growers to be refunded by this Friday
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the deduction of premium for the insurance bundle for cane growers from the final payment for the 2020 crop w
Industry costs and other associated deductions made from the final cane payment are legitimate – Cane Growers Council
The CEO of the Sugar Cane Growers Council, Vimal Dutt says the $85 per tonne guaranteed cane price is a gross cane payment which will have deductions and the industry cos
NFU and NFP say Govt is betraying cane farmers as the final cane payment for 2020 is $2.94 per tonne short of the guaranteed price
The National Farmers Union and the National Federation Party are calling on the Government to honour its promise of a guaranteed minimum cane price of $85 per tonne as th
NFU urges FSC to process final cane payment for 2020 without any delay and deductions
The National Farmers Union is urging the Fiji Sugar Corporation not to process any deductions pertaining to year 2021 from the final cane payment for the 2020 crop due to