Tag: farmers
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Pillay seeks urgent clarity on how guaranteed minimum cane price will affect delivery payments ahead of the 2026 crushing season
Pillay said it was “a welcome development” that the FSC Board and management had travelled to Suva to present growers’ concerns, but questioned why that action… Read more
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Fiji cane growers demand clarity on 2026 payments, push for price aligned with $85 per tonne and immediate relief measures
Pillay said the board only took the issues to the Ministry of Sugar after they were raised publicly, leaving growers with mounting uncertainty as the new… Read more
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NFU Urges Fiji Cane Growers to Reject FSC Price Forecast, Demands $85/tonne Minimum for 2026 Season
NFU general secretary Mahendra Chaudhry described the forecast as “ridiculous,” noting that under FSC’s formula growers would receive just $34.44 per tonne as the delivery payment. Read more
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Fiji unveils 5Si Savings and Insurance Scheme to strengthen cane farmers’ financial resilience
Fiji’s sugarcane farmers could soon gain a dedicated savings-and-insurance safety net with the launch of the 5Si Scheme. Designed to stabilize incomes and cushion against shocks,… Read more
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Fiji sugar sector pushes for military patrols and cane incentive payments to curb off-season burning
As off-season cane burning fuels mounting losses for Fiji’s sugar growers, industry groups are pressing for stronger security measures—potential military patrols and penalties review—along with promised… Read more
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Fuel price surge threatens Fiji cane deliveries as farmers push for 80-cent subsidy via FSC bowsers
Surging fuel prices are stirring alarm in Fiji’s Western Division sugar belt, with farmers warning that diesel costs could derail cane deliveries to mills this crushing… Read more
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Fiji Kicks Off Ba Cane Farmer Consultations as 2025 Payments Reach $80.88 per Tonne
Government-led consultations with sugar cane farmers kick off, aiming to ease uncertainty and secure livelihoods ahead of the next crushing season. A fresh cane payment update… Read more
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Fiji to pay sugar cane farmers $12.84 per tonne for 2025 crop with extra top-up planned ahead of 2026 season
– Growers hear assurances of ongoing government backing as the first nationwide cane-farmers consultations get underway, with a new 2025 crop payment and more top-ups on… Read more
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Lautoka hosts first Sugarcane Farmers’ Mill Awards in over four decades to boost morale of Fiji’s cane growers
After more than four decades, Fiji’s Prime Minister’s Sugarcane Farmers’ Mill Awards return to spotlight resilience, innovation, and youth in a tough season. The ceremony signals… Read more
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Macuata farmers power Fiji’s sugar output as Vanua Levu growers win top honours at Prime Minister’s Sugarcane Farmers Awards
Vanua Levu’s sugarcane farmers are celebrated as the backbone of Fiji’s industry, with awards recognizing resilience and leadership. As the sector grapples with labor, costs, and… Read more