About 93,000 tonnes of cane unharvested due to crushing capacity – FSC
About 93,000 tonnes of cane have been left unharvested, rather than the 140,000 tonnes as claimed by Opposition MP Viam Pillay.In a response to fijivillage News, the Fiji
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Seruiratu questions merger of Sugar Ministry with Agriculture
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu has raised serious concerns regarding the Prime Minister's decision for the Minister for Agriculture to also assume
Sugar industry gets major boost with opening of new Sugar Cane Growers Fund office in Lautoka
The sugar industry has received a major boost with the opening of the new Sugar Cane Growers Fund office in Lautoka, which is set to improve financial services and deliv
Sugar Minister says Chaudhry suggested for Lautoka Mill closure Chaudhry says he suggested this for the future
Minister for Sugar, Charan Jeath Singh has criticised National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry over comments made during the Fiji Sugar Corporationâ
24 cane farmers in the Western Division receive grants
24 cane farmers in the Western Division have received the New Farmers and Lease Premium Grant under the Government’s New Farmers and Lease Premium Assistance Progr
Leba Wakawaka crowned Miss Sugar 2025
With heartfelt words that moved the crowd to applause, Miss Unique Sounds, Entertainment and Events Lebaiwasa Wakawaka stepped forward as the newly crowned Miss Sugar 202
Rarawai Mill to resume operations by December
The Rarawai Sugar Mill is expected to be operational by the first week of December following the fire incident last month. Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Si
Heated argument between Sugar Minister and Ba resident during FMA Town Hall session
A heated argument broke out between Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh and sugarcane farmer Arvind Singh tonight during the Fijian Media Association Meet the
Iyer says Chaudhry caught with pants down after Chaudhry clarifies confusion over cane top-up price
The war of words continues as National Federation Party’s General Secretary, Kamal Iyer says Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has been caught with his p
NFP President hits back at Chaudhry over cane payment claims
National Federation Party President Parmod Chand has strongly criticised Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry for what he calls a misleading and false statement ab
Relief measures announced for cane farmers affected by Rarawai Mill fire
Cane farmers in the Western Division have received a timely boost following the recent Rarawai Mill fire in Ba, with the Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh u
Plans underway for sugarcane juice extraction facility in Sigatoka
Sugarcane farmers in Sigatoka could soon see relief from transportation challenges, as the Government considers setting up a local sugarcane juice extraction facility in
Sabeto cane farmers receive rehabilitation grant
There is some relief for sugarcane farmers in Sabeto, Nadi as they have today received Pre-Season Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant from Minister for Sugar Industry Charan
Sugar Cane Growers Fund promotes green cane harvesting
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is encouraging Fijian farmers to harvest green cane instead of burning it, in order to support climate-friendly farming and protect the enviro
New sugar mill plans spark hope for jobs and rural development in Fiji
New modern sugar mill plans were discussed at the Centennial Congress of the International Society of Sugarcane Technologists (ISSCT) to transform Fiji’s sugar ind
Sugarcane farmers receive Burnt Cane Rehabilitation Grant to aid recovery
Five sugarcane farmers in Rakiraki have received a financial lifeline as part of government’s efforts to assist those affected by pre-season burnt cane. While h
$330,000 UNCDF grant to fund savings and loan schemes for cane farmers
Sugar cane farmers have received a significant boost as the United Nations Capital Development Fund will be giving the Sugar Cane Growers Fund a grant of about $330,000,
24/7 toll-free helpline 1569 launched for sugarcane farmers
Sugarcane farmers across the country can now access support and lodge complaints anytime, anywhere, through a new 24/7 toll-free customer care helpline 1569. While lau
Labour shortages at Lautoka Mill cause a drop in cane deliveries
Labour shortages have severely affected cane deliveries to the Lautoka Mill, with serious concern that only 61 percent of manual labour groups are currently operating, ma
60% of the cane supplied to Rarawai Mill is harvested manually – FSC
Around 60 percent of cane supplied to the Rarawai Sugar Mill is still being harvested manually, according to the Fiji Sugar Corporation. This was confirmed during a vi
Lautoka Mill crushing expected to resume tomorrow after worker injury – Sugar Ministry
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry say