Fourth cane payment expected in the next few days

Good news for sugarcane farmers as an announcement regarding the fourth cane payment is expected in the next few days.

Fiji Sugar Corporation’s CEO, Graham Clark has confirmed this adding that they are in the final stages of audit and preparation.

Clark had earlier mentioned that the FSC had taken Sugar Cane Growers Council’s request on board to bring forward the fourth cane payment which is due at the end of May.

The Sugar Cane Growers Council’s Acting Chief Executive, Sunil Chaudhry had told us that early payment will bring some relief for everyone as many children and relatives of sugarcane farmers who were working in hotels and resorts are now totally relying on cane income.