Plans to have a Agricultural Research and Development Institute
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Agricultural Research and Development Institute of Fiji (ARDIF).
Tag: Agriculture
Apple tree bear fruit in Nadarivatu for the first time
It is a memorable moment for the villagers of Navai in Nadarivatu to witness their apple tree bearing fruit for the first time on their land. While speaking to fijivil
Involving youths in agriculture can lead to less crime - Fung Farms Fiji owner
Involving youths in agriculture can lead to less crime and drug use, fostering self-sufficiency and productivity. Fung Farms Fiji founder, Veresa Fung highlighted this
Nasautoka villagers set aside 100 acres of land for rehab of cocoa and introduction of coffee farming
Villagers of Nasautoka, Wainibuka, Tailevu have earmarked 100 acres of land for the rehabilitation of cocoa and the introduction of coffee farming. Minister for Agricu
Inter-agency consultation between Ministry of Women and Agriculture on possibility of engaging social welfare recipients
The objective of the inter-agency consultation was to discuss the possibility of engaging social welfare recipients earmarked to be assisted through the proposed Welfare
Govt to look into developing a nutraceutical industry
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that l
Rice farmers to benefit from increase in the price of rice
Over 500 rice farmers supplying rice paddy to Fiji Rice Ltd will benefit from the announcement made by the government that the revised price for grade 1 rice will increas
Mustafa thankful for the timely assistance from Agriculture Ministry
Christmas came early for 55 northern farmers as the Ministry of Agriculture provided them with agricultural materials to boost their production. Mohammed Iqbal Mustafa
Rice farmers in Dreketi were losing their crops due to rising sea levels – Prof. Prasad
Due to rising sea levels, rice farmers in Dreketi were losing their crops to salination despite good soil, water and high demand. This was highlighted by the Deputy Pr
100 tonnes of Fijian mature ginger destined for US market
100 tonnes of mature Fijian-grown ginger has made its way to the US markets in collaboration with the founders of the Ginger People. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Ministry of Agriculture receives two single cabs from the high commission of India to improve agricultural productivity
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will now be able to facilitate more outreach to rural farmers, promote innovation and improve agricultural developments and prod
Min of Agriculture working with FDB to develop packages that farmers can easily access
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Fiji Development Bank on packages that farmers can easily access. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Andrew Tukan
Farming is vital to Fiji's economy as it provides food security, income and employment - PS for Agriculture
Farming is vital to Fiji's economy as it provides food security, income and employment. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Andrew Tuka
We can create a more resilient dairy sector through targeted interventions like the Dairy Farming Loan – Agriculture Minister
We firmly believe that through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions like the Dairy Farming Loan under the Agriculture Value Chain Financing model, we can cre
Pacific Ark Organisation aims to open a trust fund account for Bureta District School
400 trees and root crops are being planted to get money to open a trust fund for Bureta District School students and help them in their higher education. Pacific Ark O
80% of deaths caused by a NCD and these numbers are growing - Rayalu
Around 80 percent of deaths in Fiji are caused by a non-communicable disease and these numbers are growing. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture a
Yavu-Tu Farmers’ Co-operative Limited Receives Boost from Ministry of Agriculture and Fiji Pine Limited
The Yavu-Tu Farmers Co-operative Limited, representing the landowners of Vanua O Navutua in the Tikina O Bua, expresses its heartfelt gratitude towards the Ministry of Ag
27 students graduates from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute
27 students who have graduated from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute can now utilize their new farming skills in their agriculture business and assist their family.
11 farmers to benefit from mechanised farming equipment and assistance from govt
We must continue to invest in our people and our resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica stated this as he handed over a farm tractor
Plans taking shape for creating new developments and income in agriculture – Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says simil
BAT Fiji awards 500 star farmers more than $70,000 worth of farming equipment
The British American Tobacco has awarded 500 farmers during their Annual Star Farmer Incentive Awards. While speaking at the awards ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and