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Sugarcane growers to benefit from partnership

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund has partnered with Allied Motors Pacific to offer after-sales services for Case harvesters, benefiting over 10,260 growers...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers focus on growth and innovation

Sugarcane farmers in the Northern Division remain committed despite low payments, focusing on increasing supply and productivity. Government incentives support growers as...

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Sugar News in English

Fiji : 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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Sugar News in English

Ministry 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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Rice News in English

Chinese 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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Sugar News in English

Fiji : 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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Sugar News in English

Fiji : 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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Sugar News in English

Fiji 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....