Fiji Sugar Corporation expecting an increase in crops for upcoming crop season

Fiji Sugar Corporation expecting an increase in crops for upcoming crop season

By Semi Turaga
Thursday 29/03/2018
Trucks loaded with sugarcane at the Penang Sugar Mill

The Fiji Sugar Corporation is expecting an increase in crops for the upcoming crop season.

Speaking at a press conference after the FSC’s Board Meeting, CEO Graham Clarke said they also see sugar production to be in excess of 200,000 tonnes compared to 180,000 tonnes last year.

He says preparations for the season have already started and they are also focusing on really improving the capacity of mills.

Clarke says last year they were able to generate the delivery just under 6,000 hectares which was more than double compared to the last 10 years.

He says this shows the new found confidence in the FSC.

Clarke says they are targeting about 8,000 hectares to be planted in lower land between the 2018-2019 planting season.

FEATURE NEWS
Young man commits suicide in Nasese, please seek help if you are facing challenges
Suicide remains a silent killer in our country as cases of concern continue to emerge this year where people are resorting to end their lives. In t...
5 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Coca-Cola Games torch ends tour at CMF College, Basden College, AOG High School and International School Suva
It was an exciting morning for the students of CMF College, Basden College, Assembly of God High School and International School Suva after the ...
5 hours ago

Single mother graduates with honours despite financial struggles faced for the past 5 years
Salote Taukeisalili was full of joy as all her hard work paid off after she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Certificate in Education ...
5 hours ago

Dogs to be based at the Coke Games to ensure safety of athletes and students - Tikoduadua
Proactive steps are being taken by Police and government to ensure the safety of students and athletes during the Coca-Cola Games next week as the ...
5 hours ago

Naviyago village headman’s wife calls for suicide awareness after son’s death and other attempted cases
The wife of the village headman of Naviyago in Lautoka, Laite Kuruilase has called on people to speak out and share their problems with someone they ...
5 hours ago

Young man commits suicide in Nasese, please seek help if you are facing challenges
Suicide remains a silent killer in our country as cases of concern continue to emerge this year where people are resorting to end their lives. In ...
5 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
SODELPA Management Board instructs Gavoka to hand over Education portfolio to Radrodro
The SODELPA Management Board has now asked SODELPA’s Parliamentary Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka to relinquish his Education ...
6 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
20 days ago

National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Gareth Baber appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan to share his plans heading into the preparations for the upcoming tournaments ...
21 days ago

TOP