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
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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
Agriculture sector contributes $689.3 million to GDP - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica revealed that Fiji's agriculture sector (non-
Women rugby players and entrepreneurs grateful for the women Agro- Sport project
12 young women participants now leading to become entrepreneurs and rugby players after graduating from Agro sport project are grateful for the initiative as this has hel
University of Exeter launches Global Community Food for Human Nutrition and Planetary Health in small islands to support Global Health Research
The University of Exeter in collaboration with research efforts involving Fiji, Philippines, Dominica, and St. Lucia with FRIEND Fiji and the University of the South Paci
Pineapple farmers from Nadi want a processing plant for pineapples and other seasonal fruit
Pineapple farmers from Nawaicoba, Marasa and Randa areas in Nadi have decided to form their own group and establish a processing plant for pineapples and other seasonal f
Farmers urged to venture in export market for Kava
Kava production is expected to increase in the Province of Navosa after the Ministry for Agriculture handed over a kava nursery and 4,500 kava seedlings to Kava Farmersâ
Fiji will face food security issues if Vietnam stops supplying rice
If Vietnam stops exporting their rice, Fiji will face major issues in terms of food security. This was stated by the Minister for Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy wh
Ministry of Agriculture has announced 27 agricultural support programmes to boost development
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced 27 agricultural support programmes to boost agriculture development in the country for increased productivity and to boost forei
Government will amend the Illicit Drugs Control Act to start industrial hemp industry in the country
The government will also amend the Illicit Drugs Control Act to start the industrial hemp industry in the country. The Minister for Economy stresses that industrial he
Farmer asks AG to look after agriculture sector and not rely on tourism
If farmers continue to be victimized due to land lease issues, I do not know when they will be able to contribute to the economic development of the country and towards t
Farmers can expect greater access to organic materials
Farmers can expect greater access to organic materials as the Ministry of Agriculture has formulated and produced mixture of bacterium culture to encourage farmers to est
Farming communities in Dreketi receive rice harvesters
Farming communities in Dreketi will now be able to increase rice production after receiving three brand new rice harvesters. Ministry of Agriculture through its one-th
Agriculture Ministry make submission to encourage young farmers
Youths are being encouraged to take up farming and the Ministry is also working on programmes to enable more engagement from young people in the Agriculture sector. Pe
Fiji's agricultural exports continue to grow
Fiji has raked in $121m from the end of 2021 to date from the export of fresh and chilled agricultural produce. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Vinesh Kumar says
Sugarcane farmers who are members of SCGF can access loans to move into ginger farming
Sugarcane farmers who are members of the Sugar Cane Growers Fund will now be able to access loans between $5,000 to $70,000 to diversify into ginger farming. This has
Bala assures Labasa youths of providing continuous assistance while handing over farming equipment
Youths in Labasa have been given a boost after receiving farming equipment to start farming and earn a livelihood. While handing over the equipment to the 4 youth grou