Sugar industry cannot depend on subsidies
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The sugar industry still relies heavily on government subsidies, with cane production failing to grow consistently despite millions of dollars in annual assistance. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the industry cannot depend on government funding indefinitely and must become more productive and commercially viable. He says improving productivity, commercial performance and profitability is essential to…
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