Shania Shayal Prasad 
The Sugarcane Growers Fund Board has been urged to prioritise strategic planning, strong monitoring, and performance-based accountability to better support Fiji’s sugarcane farmers.
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh made the call during a board meeting in Lautoka last week.
He praised the SCGF’s grower-centric approach, highlighting sustainable returns, affordable loans, and mortgage protection insurance for farmers.
Singh also commended the Fund’s modern strategic pillars and announced plans to provide $35 million in loan funding over the next three years to boost the sugarcane sector, with growth expected as production rises.
He stresses the importance of a shared industry vision, calling for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to drive the sugar industry forward and ensure long-term sustainability.
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