All posts tagged "Fiji"
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21Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Gaps still exists within system— report
A study by the FAO highlights challenges facing Fiji's sugarcane farmers, including high labour and input costs, logistical issues with mechanization, and...
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54Sugar 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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34Rice News in EnglishFiji PM urges farmers to do more on rice
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka urged farmers to capitalize on increased rice paddy prices—$1,000 per tonne for grade 1 and $800 for...
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73Sugar News in EnglishFiji 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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42Rice News in EnglishFiji : Chance to boost rice yield
The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji (SRIF) introduced sustainable farming practices to enhance rice yields, focusing on crop rotation, fallow periods, and...
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45Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishDeputy Prime Minister of Fiji expresses interest in collaborating with Gujarat on ethanol production
Fiji’s Deputy PM Manoa Kamikamica met Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, focusing on agricultural, dairy, and renewable energy collaboration. Discussions included...
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45Sugar 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,...
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64Sugar News in English
Fiji Farmers Raise Grant Concerns
Farmers in Labasa have raised concerns about not receiving their sugarcane planting grants for this year, despite applying between August and October....
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52Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Co-op commends mechanised farming
Noa Kautoga, president of the Varavu Farmers' Co-operative, emphasized the importance of modern machinery in enhancing sugarcane production. After receiving a farm...
