155 articles tagged "sugar"
Sugar cane farmers are being encouraged to adopt clean cultivation practices and refrain from burning as burnt cane in the Viti Levu Mills has been one of the highest recorded, with the mills being supplied with more t
As the Sugar Industry faces critical issues such as harvesting, research development and milling, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has welcomed two Food and Agriculture Consultants to carry out study on the industry and
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 Lease Renewal Program, aimed at enhancing sugarcan
The Ministry of Sugar Industry Stakeholders met to discuss the progress of all government-funded capital projects implementation within the Sugar Industry for the 2023-2024 financial year. Minister for Multi-Ethni
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 highlighted by the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs a
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, 2022 to 31st May 2028 by $20 million and that FSC be
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 and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, V
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 Ministry has approved the assistance of lease
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 stakeholders to better serve and support cane fa
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 Cooperation Programme conducted by the Government of India.
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 final cane payment for farmers to ensure they have s
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 Fiji’s sugar production. The Ministry says t
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 out a Commission of Inquiry into all the previous
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 of Fiji board. The Ministry of Sugar Indust
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 and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh who says
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 the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar
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 varieties. They say after random field visits,
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 tenacity that has consistently contributed more tha
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 cane production. The cabinet has approved the p
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 announcement, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated th
