Kavanagasau farmers explore rice farming as new income option
Farmers in Kavanagasau in Nadroga are being encouraged to diversify into rice farming as Fiji continues to spend about $80 million each year on imported rice.Twenty
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From Kadavu to China, Koroi Kama returns ready to grow Teivaka
For Kadavu farmer, Uraia Koroi Kama, travelling to China was never just about competing on the global stage. It was about taking an idea born from the struggles of farmin
Poor soil fertility affecting progress of sugar industry – Tunabuna
The majority of soil within sugarcane-growing areas in the Western and Northern Divisions has poor fertility, is highly acidic and has low levels of organic matter, which
Sigatoka couple turns family garage operation into growing export business
What started in a family garage in Bilalevu, Sigatoka, has grown into an agricultural export business sending Fijian produce to New Zealand and Japan while providing a ma
Rakiraki farmers lose livestock as water shortage worsens
Farmers in Rakiraki are losing livestock and seeing their crops badly affected as the ongoing effects of El Niño and a lack of water continue to take a toll on their f
Former Corrections officer turns farming dream into award-winning business
After eight years with the Fiji Corrections Service, Ashwin Raj used his earnings to pursue a long-held farming dream, building a business that now has around 2,000 chick
Six bamboo research reports handed over to Forestry Ministry to guide sector development
Fiji is moving towards establishing a more resilient and sustainable bamboo sector, with the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry receiving six research reports and draft n
Hundreds turn out in Labasa for opening of 2026 National Agriculture Show, PM says we should be fully prepared for dry conditions
As hundreds of people came together in Labasa today to witness the opening of the National Agriculture Show, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the current weather fo
National Agriculture Show returns to Labasa after six-years, farmers to learn new farming methods
After a six-year break, the National Agriculture Show is returning to Labasa, with farmers set to learn about new farming technologies, food security, income generation a
Kadavu farmer turns challenges into innovation, prepares to represent Fiji and Pacific in China
A 31-year-old farmer from Kadavu who experienced first-hand the challenges facing smallholder farmers, taught himself technology and built his own solution, is now prepar
Vanua Levu students can now pursue agriculture careers closer to home
Young people in Vanua Levu no longer have to leave their families to gain practical skills in agriculture, fisheries and forestry, with hands-on training now available at
Ra women's group turns farming training into thriving nursery business
Women from Navolau No. 1 Village in Ra are turning agricultural training into a sustainable business after becoming an approved supplier of vegetable and fruit seedlings
Vanua Chocolate founder calls for greater investment in cocoa farming and easier access to finance
Founder of Vanua Chocolate Arif Khan says cocoa has strong potential to support agricultural diversification in Fiji, but the sector is not receiving the investment it ne
Govt will consider assistance for cane farmers based on need and changing conditions - Tunabuna
Minister for Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna says the Government will consider assistance for cane farmers based on their needs and changing conditions, but has not confir
Tailevu businesswoman raises concerns over cattle theft, market access and ice plant
Concerns over cattle theft, the lack of markets for agricultural produce, and the need for an ice plant were among the issues raised by Tailevu businesswoman, Maca Lut
More idle land to be brought into production under 2026-2027 National Budget
More idle land is expected to be brought into production under the 2026-2027 National Budget as the Government continues supporting farmers to increase local food p
Agriculture Ministry expected to receive funding boost in new budget
An increase in funding for the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry is expected in the 2026-2027 National Budget as support continues for farmers, sugarc
Taveuni villagers step in to help students after repeated yaqona thefts
Farmers in Taveuni continue to battle yaqona and dalo theft, as villagers say years of hard work can be wiped out overnight, affecting livelihoods and the future of young
Fiji-grown turmeric has strong export potential
Turmeric has the potential to become a major contributor to Fiji's economy and improve livelihoods in rural communities.This was highlighted by the Assistant Minister for
Farmers worried further fuel price increase could leave them with no income
Farmers are worried that any further increase in fuel prices could leave them with no income, as rising transportation and harvesting costs continue to put pressure on th
Rakiraki youths move away from sugar industry as farmers face challenges
Youths in Rakiraki are increasingly choosing to work outside the farming sector as sugarcane farmers continue to face rising costs and ongoing challenges affecting the in