61 sugarcane farmers in Vanua Levu receive grant
Great news for the 61 farmers in Northern Division as the Ministry of Sugar Industry has assisted farmers in Seaqaqa, Bucaisau and Wainikoro through the New Farmers and L
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Sugar Stakeholders meet to discuss capital projects for 2023-2024 financial year
The Ministry of Sugar Industry Stakeholders met to discuss the progress of all government-funded capital projects implementation within the Sugar Industry for the 2023-20
The budget increase signifies a commitment to support the sugar industry ensuring continued growth and prosperity- Sugar Minister
The budget increase is a significant step in the government's commitment to support the sugar industry, ensuring continued growth and prosperity. This has been highlig
Parliament passes motion for Govt to guarantee FSC’s $20m loan
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s domestic borrowings of $75 million from 1st August
Gavoka stresses on govt support to revive sugar industry
We are committed to supporting the revival and sustainability of the sugar industry, and we are prepared to meet the challenges it faces head-on. Acting Prime Minister
Northern sugarcane farmers receive government assistance through program with a budget of $2M
88 sugarcane farmers in the North have received government assistance through the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Program with a budget of $2 million. This is where the
State-of-the-art system to digitally capture and utilize crucial farmer information
The state-of-the-art system launched by the Ministry of Sugar and Multi-ethnic Affairs is designed to digitally capture and utilize crucial farmer information, empowering
14 sugarcane farmers going to India to study the Sugar Industry
14 sugarcane farmers from Fiji will leave for India tomorrow to attend 2-week customised course exclusively for Fijians under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperatio
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
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