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
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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
3 days left for farmers to apply for TC Vaianu recovery assistance
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for support under the Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Rehabilitation Assistance Programme as only 3 days remain. The Ministry of Agriculture
Govt launches $5M aid package to help farmers after TC Vaianu
Fiji’s agriculture sector has recorded $1.5 million in damage following Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, with the Government rolling out a $5 million response package to a
Nabalabala farmer steps up aquaculture venture in Ra
A farmer from Nabalabala Village in Ra is stepping up his aquaculture venture, aiming to boost income and support food security in his community.The Ministry of Fisheries
Rising fuel costs to affect food prices and supply - Agriculture Minister
Families could soon feel the impact of rising food costs as the fuel crisis begins to affect farming and food production.Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says the
Cabinet approves climate impact study for agriculture sector
Fijian farmers are expected to benefit from a new project approved by Cabinet to assess climate change impacts on agriculture.The Government says the project will examine
Nakida farmers to benefit from new yaqona processing equipment assistance
Farmers in Nakida Village, Nagonenicolo in Naitasiri are expected to benefit from improved yaqona processing following assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture. Assist
Govt settles $2.9M drainage payments to contractors in North
The Government has paid a total of $2.9 million to several companies for outstanding payments from last year for the completion of 919 metres of drainage maintenance a
850 leases renewed but concerns remain due to non-renewal in North
Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says 850 leases have been renewed through the assistance of the government while about 40 sugarcane farm leases in the Norther
40 Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
Natuvu, Seaqaqa cane farmer Girja Nand says he does not know how he will care for his son after losing the farm he has depended on all his life, following the non-renewal
90 farmers recognised at Star Farmer Awards in Nadi
90 farmers have been recognised for excellence in agricultural production under the Star Farmer Incentive Programme, with top performers receiving platinum, gold and silv