Union raises concerns over problems at mill

Fiji: National Farmers Union describes crushing at Lautoka sugar mill as 'ongoing disaster' - ChiniMandi

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has voiced serious concern over persistent issues at the Lautoka Sugar Mill, highlighting that no sugar has been produced so far and that crushed cane is going to waste, reported Fiji Times. NFU general secretary Mahendra Chaudhry described crushing at the mill as an “ongoing disaster”. “In the two weeks since operations began, the mill has experienced six breakdowns—the most recent on Saturday, June 21,” Mr. Cha…

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Union raises concerns over problems at mill

THE National Farmers Union (NFU) has raised concern over the ongoing problems at the Lautoka Mill, saying no sugar has been produced so far and that crushed cane is being wasted. NFU general secretary Mahendra Chaudhry described crushing at the mill as an “ongoing disaster”. “In the past two weeks since the mill began operation it has had six stoppages, the last being on Saturday 21 June,” Mr Chaudhry said. “The mill is still out today (Monday 2…