Farmers To Be Subsidised On Land Premium Payments: Singh

Assurance has been given to sugarcane farmers that land premiums being paid to the Itaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) will be subsidised.

Sunday 15 January 2023 | 12:16

(Third from right) Minister for Sugar and Multi Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, with members of the business community in Labasa during his welcoming ceremony at the Grand Eastern Hotel on January 11, 2023 Photo: Sampras Anand

(Third from right) Minister for Sugar and Multi Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, with members of the business community in Labasa during his welcoming ceremony at the Grand Eastern Hotel on January 11, 2023 Photo: Sampras Anand

Assurance has been given to sugarcane farmers that land premiums being paid to the Itaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) will be subsidised.

Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, said they are aware of the current financial struggles farmers faced to pay premiums.

Mr Singh made these comments while addressing farmers and people in Labasa, during his visit to the friendly town this week.

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