Tag: Fiji Sugar Corporation
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Opposition slams FSC over tramline closures and rushed MOGA ahead of forecast cane price and transport rates
Pillay said the corporation’s decision to apply for closure of the tramlines “made no sense”, particularly after the Government spent $1.7 million last September repairing the… Read more
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Fiji Sugar Tramlines Under Review as FSC Proposes 2026 Shutdown Amid Grower Opposition
Fiji’s cane tramlines are under fresh review after a proposal to shut lines serving major mills drew strong opposition. As costs rise and trucking gains ground,… Read more
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Fiji Sugar Cane Growers to Receive Fourth Payment of $12.84 per Tonne on May 19 as Government Top-Up Boosts Final Returns
Growers are in for a fourth cane payment boosted by a government top-up, with funds due to land on May 19. An official certification confirms the… Read more
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Fiji Sugar Corp reviews sugar railway network to cut transport costs amid rising fuel prices
Fiji’s sugar rail network is undergoing a formal review as rising fuel costs and declining cane production push the industry to reassess transport. Maintenance gaps and… Read more
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Fiji Sugar Season 2026 Start Dates Set: Lautoka June 10, Rarawai June 16 and Labasa June 17
Fiji’s 2026 sugar season opens with a staged start for Lautoka, Rarawai and Labasa mills, carefully aligning cane deliveries with mill readiness. A September performance review… Read more
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Rarawai Mill Running at 50% Capacity as Cane Shortage Undermines Fiji Sugar Industry
Fiji’s sugar sector is facing a downturn as a major mill runs well below its potential. With cane supply and yields under pressure, officials are urging… Read more
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Fiji sugar sector posts over $34m loss in 2025 as high TCTS hampers production
Fiji’s sugar industry faces a sharper-than-expected setback this season, with rising concerns about milling efficiency and cane management. As stakeholders debate fixes across harvesting and mill… Read more
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Fiji cane growers demand full cost-benefit review as tramline closures reach Sugar Industry Tribunal
Fiji cane growers push back against proposed tramline closures, warning the plan could raise transport costs and disrupt peak-season deliveries. With the Sugar Industry Tribunal weighing… Read more
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FSC Self-Funds Major Fiji Sugar Mill Upgrades to Shore Up Reliability at Lautoka and Labasa
An internal, self-funded upgrade drive is reshaping Fiji’s sugar mills, targeting longer-term reliability and efficiency. With work planned into 2026, the program signals a major shift… Read more
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NFU urges Fiji government to pay full $85/tonne cane price for 2025, seeks May payout to cover $5.03 gap and bonuses
NFU renews its push for the full guaranteed cane price and overdue bonuses, warning that delays could jeopardize next year’s harvest. With Parliament sitting soon, farmers… Read more