The sugar industry is facing a lot of challenges in terms of climate change, says Prime Minister and Sugar Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
During debate on Sugar Research Institute of Fiji’s Consolidated Review Report 2008-2015 in Parliament recently, he said the challenges were either extreme rainfall or prolonged drought.
“To ensure consistent and adequate water or supply to cane crops, SRIF with the support from the European Union had engaged Pacific Grow, a company specialising in irrigation, to carry out feasibility studies on water sources and benefits of irrigation in sugarcane farming,” he said.
Mr Bainimarama said the report recommended the use of water tanks with drop irrigation, lift irrigation and the use of recharging boreholes and water tables.
