cane payment
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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 season. Stakeholders wonder how long such support can continue amid ongoing liquidity pressures.
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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 guaranteed $85 per tonne for 2025 offer a glimmer of relief, but farmers warn that timely disbursements are essential to stave off deeper strain as costs rise. The push…
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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 payment and a looming fourth instalment, growers fear tighter margins unless stakeholders map out a plan now. Calls for urgent, district-wide consultations across the sugar belt signal a pivotal…
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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 he pleads for quicker, larger relief to safeguard livelihoods.
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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 aid, questions and scepticism linger about timing, costs, and what it means for the industry’s future.
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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 20, 2026, as the industry seeks clarity on disbursement and timing.