Tag: cane payment
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Fiji Cane Farmers Brace for Harvest as Fourth Payment Falls Short of $85 Benchmark
New cane payment lands as Fiji’s harvest nears, but farmers may still be left juggling old debts. Critics say lasting relief requires timely incentives and broader… Read more
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Fiji cane farmers await fourth payment as subsidies and stand-over cane doubts loom for 2026 harvest
Rising fuel costs and delayed subsidies threaten the 2026 harvest, with many sugarcane farmers warning harvesting could become uneconomic. As the fourth cane payment looms, growers… Read more
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Fiji Sugar Corporation Pays Third Cane Payment Early With Government Top-Up
An early cane payment backed by a government top-up and a cash infusion from the processor signals a pivotal move to support farmers through a volatile… Read more
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Fiji cane farmers hit by unprecedented payment delays as govt offers top-up and $85/tonne price for 2025
Western Division cane growers are bracing for a longer wait as payments remain unsettled, fueling cashflow pressures across farms and suppliers. A government top-up and a… Read more
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Fiji sugarcane growers seek urgent talks as fuel costs raise 2026 crushing season expenses
Fiji’s sugarcane farmers warn that rising fuel costs could drive up labour, transport and harvesting charges ahead of the 2026 season. With a delayed third cane… Read more
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Fiji’s Western Division cane growers push for faster payments as cyclone damage and pests cut yields
Delays to the third cane payment are pushing Fiji’s Western Division farmers to the edge. A veteran grower calls recovery daily survival, turning to vegetables as… Read more
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Fiji sugar cane farmers to receive $10.91 per tonne third payment, payout set for April 20, 2026
A government-backed top-up lifts the third cane payment, bringing relief to many Fiji sugarcane growers as the April disbursement looms. But even as some hail the… Read more
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Fiji cane growers to receive $68.04 per tonne as Sugar Industry Tribunal approves third $10.91/t payment for 2025 season with April 20, 2026 payout
A much-anticipated cane payout has been approved, with a government top-up in place to shore up funds after months of uncertainty. Funds are slated for April… Read more