cane payments
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Fiji sugar farmers accuse government and FSC of shortchanging cane payments for the 2025 season
Opposition MP Viam Pillay says cane farmers are being left out of pocket for the 2025 season, accusing the Government and FSC of failing to meet guaranteed payouts and leaving bonuses unpaid. He warns that farmers are bearing upfront costs while payments are delayed, adding to pressure on Fiji’s sugar industry.
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NFU demands immediate release of 2025 Fiji cane payments, sets May 2026 deadline to clear arrears
Farmers are waiting on the next cane payment as the NFU presses for the immediate release of overdue entitlements. With top-ups, incentives, and replanting grants still unpaid and a May deadline looming, cash flow and transparency in the sugar sector are under the spotlight.