THE Commissioner Western’s office has made recommendations to government that sugarcane farmers in the region be assisted during the dry weather.

Following a stakeholders’ meeting in Lautoka last week, acting Commissioner Western Luke Moroivalu said the sugar industry was one of the worst affected by the meteorological drought.

“Right now they are really feeling the worst and this is affecting the crops for this year and also for next year,” he said.

“The new crops now need rain so that they can be ready for growth and be ready for the next harvesting season.

“There has not been any rain and we have also recommended that the sugar industry and also affected areas be assisted somehow for next year.”