The Fiji Times, Author at AgriInsite

Cane Growers Happy With Budget Allocation

Sugarcane Growers Fund CEO Raj Sharma welcomed the government's increased budget allocation, including $200,000 for Cane Growers Council elections and $800,000 for...

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FSC look to address issues

Fiji Sugar Corporation Addresses Farmers' Concerns Over Mill Operations Lautoka, Fiji: Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) CEO Bhan Pratap Singh has reassured farmers...

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Institute earmarks technical assistance for sugarcane farmers

Sugar Research Institute (SRIF) CEO Dr. Vinesh Kumar announced the institute's plan to enhance technical expertise and sustainable practices with help from...

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Unapproved varieties of cane

The Fiji government and Fiji Sugar Corporation plan to eradicate unapproved sugarcane varieties by 2026, upgrade factories for better mill efficiency, and...

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Unapproved cane variety reduces sugar output

Fiji Sugarcane Issues: Sugar Research Institute CEO Dr. Vinesh Kumar reveals that 20% of Northern Division's sugarcane is of unapproved varieties, leading...

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1609 leases for farms to expire

Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh announced that 1609 cane farm leases in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu will expire by 2031. The...

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‘Venture into sugar cane’

The Government is urging landowners, including women and young iTaukei youths, to venture into sugarcane farming. Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh highlighted...

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Change of lease type

Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo stated that sugarcane farmers cannot be prevented from converting leased land to residential, commercial, or industrial use, reflecting...