Revive Our Sugar Industry, Minister Singh Pleads To Landowners
“My plea today is to the landowners of this country, my iTaukei brothers and sisters, we need your assistance to use the land and produce more cane,” Mr Singh said.
11 Jan 2023 17:50
Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh accompanied by his wife Doctor Nandita Singh were traditionally welcomed by the people of Wailevu Village near Labasa Airport on January 10, 2023. Photo: Shratika Naidu
Landowners need to work together to revive the sugar industry, pleads the Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh.
Mr Singh visited Wailevu Village near Labasa Airport yesterday where he was accorded a traditional welcome.
“My plea today is to the landowners of this country, my iTaukei brothers and sisters, we need your assistance to use the land and produce more cane,” Mr Singh said.
“We will work on where and how the premium is going to be paid because this is a win-win situation where both the landowners and farmers are happy.”
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