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
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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
Pigeon shooting season cancelled
The 2026 pigeon shooting season will not go ahead after the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry received technical, environmental and legal advice warni
Dedication of sugarcane farmers recognised despite industry challenges
A total of nine awards were presented to outstanding sugarcane farmers from the Labasa Mill area for excellence in production, innovation and sustainability at the Prime
Bamboo emerging as sustainable solution for Fiji’s future
Bamboo is emerging as a sustainable solution for Fiji’s future following the successful completion of the country’s first-ever Bamboo Training of Trainers P
Farming helped me support my family and educate my siblings - Naitasiri dairy farmer
A dairy farmer from Viria Village in Naitasiri says farming helped him support his family, educate his siblings, and overcome life’s biggest challenges.42-year-old
New agriculture study aims to boost income and resilience for cane farmers
A more sustainable and diversified agriculture sector could soon become a reality following Cabinet’s approval for the European Union to undertake a feasibility st
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues changing lives through skills and sustainable training
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues to be recognised for its long-standing work in transforming the lives of young people through practical skills training, sustainable
Govt moves ahead with Kava Bill to protect yaqona farmers
The government is moving ahead with long-awaited legislation to regulate Fiji’s yaqona industry in a move aimed at protecting farmers, improving standards and s
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
Lautoka residents find new ways to cope with rising cost of living
Residents in Lautoka have started using backyard gardening and carpooling to cope with rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of goods and services. Speaking to fijiv
Nadrala farmers receive training on crop diversification and climate resilience
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience. The training was conducted this week by