Posts By FBC News
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38Sugar News in EnglishFiji : 59 sugarcane farmers receive government support
The Fijian government has granted 59 sugarcane farmers in Seaqaqa financial assistance under the New Farmers/Lease Premium Grant Program. Minister for Sugar...
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39Sugar News in EnglishMinistry to address low cane payment
Seaqaqa cane farmers have expressed concern over the recent $12.22 per tonne payment for the 2024 season, highlighting financial strains. Minister Charan...
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30Rice News in EnglishChinese Ambassador backs Fiji rice expansion
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, has highlighted Fiji's underutilized land suitable for rice cultivation, emphasizing its potential to enhance food security....
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76Sugar News in EnglishFiji : More support for the survival of sugar industry
Fiji’s Sugar Minister, Charan Jeath Singh, criticized past management for failing to modernize the industry by diversifying into cogeneration, ethanol, and refining....
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53Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Revitalizing of sugar industry
The sugar industry must produce around 4 million tonnes of cane to regain stability, ensuring the sustainability of mills and farmers’ livelihoods....
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56Sugar News in EnglishFiji Farmers urged to adopt sustainable practices
The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF) is encouraging farmers to adopt sustainable practices to combat climate change effects on sugarcane crops....
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106Sugar News in EnglishFiji Sugar Minister optimistic about industry revival
Fiji's Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh expressed optimism about revitalizing the sugar industry but stressed that it will take time. Speaking at...
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153Sugar News in English
Fiji Sugar industry gets boost with termite loan package
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund launched the Termite Loan Package to aid farmers affected by termite infestations in Fiji. Loans ranging from...
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86Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Ratoon management program to revive sugarcane sector
Fiji's sugarcane industry faces challenges due to unsustainable environmental factors affecting ratoon crops. To address this, the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji,...
