More than 1500 cane farmers around the country are expected to benefit from the much awaited European Union Accelerated Cane re-planting programme which will be launched at the Rarawai mill in Ba tomorrow.

In a statement, the Fiji Sugar Corporation reveals that final listing of growers eligible for assistance in all mill areas has now been completed as required by the EU.

Sugarcane Growers Council chairperson Jain Kumar said farmers are advised to take advantage of this programme.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund has given 2.1 million to the FCS for the project and will be reimbursed once the EU funds are secured.

Meanwhile, the Sugar Industry Tribunal has announced the termination dates for the Lautoka, Rarawai and Labasa sugar mills. Lautoka mill stops crushing on 12th November, Rarawai Mill 13th November and Labasa mill is expected to terminate crushing on 18th December.

The tribunal will finalise the dates after monitoring harvesting and crushing process.