The President Ratu Williame Katonivere says President’s Award is designed and implemented to motivate and enable bigger, better and competitive production of copra and coconut products.
Ratu Williame who is also a former Board Member of the Fiji Coconut Millers Limited presented the Inaugural President’s Award.
He says he is honored to be a part of this celebration and appreciates the hard work and dedication of the farmers who have tirelessly supplied copra, and re-planted coconut trees, working to ensure that there is consistent and sustainable supply of coconuts or copra to Fiji Coconut Millers Limited.
He says the purpose of the awards is to raise awareness of the emerging coconut products and to encourage existing and new farmers to invest their time and energy into the coconut industry.
Ratu Wiliame also commended the Fiji Copra Millers Limited for their contribution to the coconut industry in Fiji such as their efforts to introduce high-value coconut products, invest in modern equipment and machinery, and provide free coconut seedlings to farmers are commendable. They are truly an inspiration to both new and existing farmers in the industry.
He adds the inclusion of the “Best Women Farmer of the Year” and the “Best Youngest farmer of the year Award” is to empower and support the contribution of our women and younger generation.
