Tag: Sugar
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
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