Farmers Urge Sunday Crushing at Labasa Mill

Cane farmers in Labasa are pressing the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) to open the Labasa Mill on Sundays. They contend that operating the mill seven days a week is crucial for maximizing harvests during the current period of good weather. This extended operation would also help the industry recover from a delayed start to the crushing season.

Farmers from the Bucaisau sector highlighted that Sunday milling would significantly reduce the long queues of cane trucks waiting to be processed. This bottleneck has been a persistent issue, impacting the quality of the cane and the efficiency of the entire operation.

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It would help maximize harvesting during the current spell of favourable weather and make up for the delayed start to the crushing season.

By allowing Sunday crushing, the FSC could potentially improve the recovery rate of sugar and ensure that farmers receive fair compensation for their hard work. The farmers' plea underscores the urgency to make up for lost time and capitalize on the favorable weather conditions before they change.

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extended milling operations would reduce long queues