Sugarcane farmers to receive 4th cane payment for 2023 season

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As Fiji is now into the dry season, variable rainfall is expected across the sugarcane belt areas, with the Northern Viti Levu and parts of the Northern Division likely to receive some rain, while the rest of the areas are likely to experience low rainfall. Picture: FILE

Sugarcane farmers will receive $21.75 per ton of cane payment on May 28, the Sugar Industry Tribunal has announced.

This will be the 4th cane payment for 2023 season.

This will bring the total amount to $101.08 per tonne of cane for the 2023 cane payment compared to the $85 per ton set as the minimum price.