sugar
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Fiji to Deliver Final Cane Price Above $85 per Tonne for 2025–26 as $36.5M Top-Ups Are Staged
Assurances abound that the final cane price will stay above the $85 floor for 2025–26, but the support comes as a staged top-up—not the final valuation. Opponents call it the final price; officials say it’s supplementary to tribunal-certified payments. With May and October instalments looming, all eyes are on forthcoming Sugar Industry Tribunal certification.
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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 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.