Fiji's Indian Cane Cutters

Chandra Wati crosses a cane field
Bruce Connew

Lean Pickings
Chandra Wati crosses a cane field. Most farmers lease about 10 acres, each producing about 30 tons of sugar cane; each ton is worth about $16 before expenses.

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