Posts By FBC News
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209Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Penang Mill’s revival depends on cane supply says Raj
The proposed new sugar mill in Rakiraki hinges on improving sugarcane supply, which has dropped from 300,000 to 150,000 tonnes annually. Businessman...
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184Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Labasa mill crushes 350,000 tonnes of cane since June
The Labasa FSC Mill in Fiji has crushed 350,000 tonnes of cane out of its 650,000-tonne target since June, making it the...
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201Sugar News in EnglishStakeholders’ discontent with FSC: Fiji
Stakeholders are concerned about frequent malfunctions at three Fiji Sugar Corporation mills, impacting sugarcane harvesting and crushing. Prominent businessman George Shiu Raj...
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194Sugar News in EnglishSRIF 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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178Sugar News in EnglishMistrust 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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251Sugar News in EnglishNew 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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179Sugar News in EnglishNorth 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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241Rice News in EnglishRevitalize 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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258EnglishSugarcane 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...
