Fiji sugarcane plan to increase annual production by 200,000 tons

Reports indicate that this fiscal year, the Sugar Industry Department has launched 12 government-funded plans, 4 of which directly support farmers, including: a manual subsidy plan to reduce harvesting costs, a farmer incentive plan to enhance productivity and innovation capabilities, a farmer subsidy plan, and a lease renewal support to increase sugarcane planting land area, and to attract young farmers. Reports indicate that Singh emphasized that the progress in the sugar industry is a result of implementing targeted reforms, improving financial support, and re-establishing partnerships with agricultural communities. The Sugar ...