Business

Rain affects cane harvest

July 27, 2023 5:36 am

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The Fiji Sugar Corporation says it is having issues with cane supply and a shortage of cane cutters.

Sugar Cane Growers Council Chief Executive Vimal Dutt says rain is affecting the delivery of cane to the mills.

Dutt adds that this is becoming a major concern among sugar industry stakeholders, and is faced every year during crushing season.

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He says the FSC and the council are working together to address this issue.

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