Close to 11,000 sugarcane farmers in Fiji will receive a final payment of $4 per tonne for the 2023 season. This latest increase of $1.43, provided by the Government, brings the overall cane price to $105.08 per tonne, marking the highest payment ever recorded in the industry.
In a statement, Vimal Dutt, the CEO of the Sugar Cane Growers Council, expressed gratitude to the Government for this support, emphasizing its importance for farming families who will receive their full net proceeds today without any deductions.
Dutt noted that this payment brings joy and happiness to sugarcane growers’ families and helps in building a resilient farming community. He acknowledged the challenges faced during the season, including adverse climatic conditions and reduced rainfall affecting production.
Despite these challenges, Dutt stated that growers have shown commitment, with government grants and programs assisting them through replanting initiatives and in-field training. As the cane crushing season approaches its conclusion, with Viti Levu mills already closed and the Labasa mill set to close on November 6, 2024, growers are encouraged to continue their harvesting efforts.
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