The Fiji TimesSingh on new Penang sugar mill

The search is on for growth companions to ascertain a brand new sugar mill in Rakiraki.

Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh mentioned his go to to India on the finish of this month could be centered on discovering the very best answer for Rakiraki.

“The Prime Minister has allowed me to journey to India to barter a mill for Rakiraki farmers and discuss to key individuals in India,” he mentioned throughout a current go to to Labasa.

“A part of our negotiation is to see which mill most closely fits Penang and whether or not it may be introduced in on a three way partnership or be fully Authorities-funded.

“Both method, our Prime Minister has allowed me to journey and to barter this deal for the sake of our farmers in Ra.”

Mr Singh mentioned farmers in Rakiraki have been affected for the reason that closure of the Penang mill in 2017.

“The price of their harvesting has elevated as a result of they should journey to Ba and that has affected their morale.”

The Penang mill was shut down in 2017 after the then Fiji Sugar Company administration mentioned it was the least environment friendly and a major amount of cash was wanted to restore it following the harm brought on by Tropical Cyclone Winston in 2016.