The Chairman of the Sugar Cane Growers Council said the interim government's move to dissolve the Sugar Commission of Fiji will benefit the cane farmers.
Jain Kumar said farmers will not have to contribute to the Commission however he said that the Fiji Sugar Corporation should not do all the operational work of the Fiji Sugar Marketing Company after it is wound up.
Kumar's comment comes after the Interim Cabinet gave the green light to the Interim Government to dissolve the Sugar Commission of Fiji and distribute its functions to the Fiji Sugar Corporation, the Sugar Cane Growers Council and the Sugar Industry Tribunal.
The Commission is in charge of handling disputes and related matters.
The Fiji Sugar Marketing Company which is the marketing agent for FSC for offshore markets will also be wound down and its assets, operations and functions will be transferred to the FSC.
The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji will be undergo the reform process as well and a section of the Sugar Institute Act which allows for the provision of extension services to cane growers by the institute, will now be assumed by FSC.
Govt’s decision will benefit farmers
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