Sugarcane farmers in Fiji will soon have access to a new savings scheme aimed at improving financial security, following a partnership between the Sugar Cane Growers Fund and the Fiji National Provident Fund, FBC News reported.
Announcing the initiative, Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna said the scheme will allow farmers to voluntarily set aside a portion of their cane earnings as savings, helping them build financial stability over time.
The programme will be implemented under the Sugar Cane Growers Fund’s Special Social Security Savings scheme and is part of broader efforts to support farmers and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the sugar sector.
Alongside this, the Fund has also partnered with Computer 1 to digitise farmer records, improving access to services and documentation, with a focus on supporting women farmers.
The initiatives are supported by international partners, including the United Nations Development Programme through its Pacific Digital Economy Programme, and the Asian Development Bank.
