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Sharma: Only 10,260 cane growers remain in Fiji

Fiji’s sugarcane industry faces fluctuations, with only 10,260 active growers last season, according to Sugarcane Growers Fund CEO Raj Sharma. Challenges such...

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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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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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Fiji : ‘Current crop of cane farmers is industry’s last’

Fiji’s sugar industry is at risk as aging farmers abandon sugarcane cultivation. Former FSC board member Arvind Singh warns that younger generations...

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Fiji : ‘Dispose off leftover cane efficiently’

Sugarcane farmers in Fiji are advised to clear leftover harvested cane to prevent termite infestations, according to Sugar Research Institute of Fiji’s...

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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....

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Fiji : 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...