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Fiji’s three sugar mills officially began operations on Wednesday, July 1, marking the start of the 2026 sugar crushing season.
The Fiji Sugar Corporation confirmed that the Lautoka, Rarawai and Labasa mills commenced crushing operations on July 1.
Ahead of the new season, the Sugar Industry Tribunal, the Sugar Cane Growers Council and the Fiji Sugar Corporation met to discuss key industry matters and welcomed the Government’s announcement of a five-dollar-per-tonne subsidy for mechanically harvested cane.
The subsidy will take immediate effect, subject to the allocation of funds and the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission’s rate review process.
Eligible cane growers will receive the approved subsidy through their cane delivery payments.
Meanwhile, harvesting and cartage rates will be reviewed before August 31, taking into account prevailing industry conditions, operational costs, fuel prices and available subsidies.
The sugar industry bodies say they remain committed to working collaboratively to ensure an efficient and successful 2026 crushing season and are urging farmers and harvesting gangs to submit their Memorandum of Gang Agreement, or MOGA, to FSC sector offices as soon as possible.
More details: https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fsc-confirms-start-of-crushing-season/