All posts tagged "Fiji"
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76Sugar News in EnglishFiji Farmers union demands sacking of Sugar Minister
The National Farmers Union has demanded the dismissal of Minister for Sugar, Charan Jeath Singh, citing conflicts with industry leaders. NFU general...
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170Sugar News in EnglishFiji : $650 per acre relief package for burnt sugarcane farms – Minister for Sugar
Fiji’s Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh announced a \$650-per-acre rehabilitation package for farmers hit by off-season fires, which destroyed 170 acres (4,950...
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96Sugar News in EnglishFuture of Fiji’s sugar industry depends on upcoming national budget
The future of Fiji’s sugar industry depends on the upcoming national budget, says Minister Charan Jeath Singh. Key goals—modernisation, farmer support, and...
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103Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Sugar harvesting season begins
The Lautoka Sugar Mill opens the 2025 harvesting season today. Farmers like Rhamiza Khanam Ali of Lovu Sector have prepared early, aiming...
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Fiji : 21 cane farmers receive assistance under grant program
Over 20 farmers have received aid under the New Farmers/Lease Premium Grant Program, aimed at supporting land acquisition and lease renewals. The...
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204Sugar News in EnglishMinister appoints new board member for Fiji Sugar Corporation
Kamlesh Sharma, a Ba sugarcane farmer, was appointed to the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) board effective May 5, 2025. Sharma holds qualifications...
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204UncategorizedFiji : Harvest costs worry farmer
Fiji sugarcane farmer Arun Sharma says rising harvest costs are burdening growers, with food expenses for labourers alone jumping from \$500 to...
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210UncategorizedFiji: Sugarcane farmers ready for new crushing season
Fiji’s Sugar Industry Tribunal has announced the 2025 crushing season dates: Lautoka Mill starts June 11, Labasa on June 17, and Rarawai...
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175Sugar News in EnglishFiji Cabinet approves special sugarcane payment
The Cabinet has approved a special sugarcane payment of over \$7.6 million to support farmers ahead of the 2025 crushing season. This...
