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SRIF concerned over sugarcane field fires

The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF) has raised alarms over a recent increase in deliberate sugarcane field fires, calling them reckless...

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Sugar News in English

Mistrust and KPIs highlighted as issues on FSCGC report

The Committee on Economic Affairs, visiting the Sugar Cane Growers Council (SCGC) 2019-2021 Report, noted deep mistrust and communication issues between farmers...

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Sugar News in English

New incentive to transform sugarcane farming

The Ministry of Sugar Industry and Sugarcane Growers Fund have launched the Green Cane Incentive Program to promote sustainable sugarcane farming practices....

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Sugar News in English

North sugar farmers receive government grants

In Fiji, 30 farmers in the Wainikoro and Bucaisau sugarcane sectors received government funds under the New Farmers and Lease Renewal Program....

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Rice News in English

Revitalize rice farming and reduce imports: Sharma

In Guinea-Bissau, Chinese agricultural expertise has quadrupled rice yields, boosting income for farmers like Acosdo. Since 1998, 230 Chinese experts have been...

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English

Sugarcane farmers to benefit from $102 per tonne price increase

The Ministry of Sugar Industry & Multi-Ethnic Affairs' budget increased to $76.1 million, up from $44.9 million. Finance Minister Biman Prasad states...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers to benefit from $102 per tonne price increase

Fiji: The Ministry of Sugar Industry & Multi-Ethnic Affairs has increased its budget to $76.1 million from $44.9 million last year, a...

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Sugar News in English

Significant opportunities for improvement in sugar industry: Kumar

Fiji's Sugar Research Institute CEO, Vinesh Kumar, highlighted significant opportunities for the sugar industry's growth, crucial for the economy, during the 2016-2021...