Dairy farmer gets boost with new boat and engine
61-year-old dairy farmer, Mitieli Tikoduadua of Nukuloa Village in Lutu, Wainibuka grew up carrying milk cans for miles before putting them on bamboo rafts to get to the
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Dr Maharaj advocates for avocado consumption and farming to combat NCD crisis in Fiji
Fiji is facing an epidemic of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension, with many young people losing their lives and families left with
Gau farmers call for urgent action as insects destroy voivoi plants
Farmers in Gau, Lomaiviti, are calling on the Minister of Agriculture and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji to urgently find a solution to the ongoing destruction of thei
Seaqaqa farmer pleads for Govt assistance in transporting produce to Suva
Seaqaqa farmer Asena Weleilakeba is calling on the Government to assist farmers in the Northern Division with transportation, as they struggle with significant price diff
Farmers urged to prepare as Cyclone Rae approaches Fiji
Farmers are urged to implement preventative measures to mitigate risks to life and property. The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways says farmers in the identified a
Reddy grieves the loss of Bull and pleads for justice
73-year-old farmer, Dharma Reddy, from Wailevu, Labasa, is devastated after his prized bull, valued at $4,000 was stolen and slaughtered. The loss of the bull, which p
Fijian farmer dreams of a $100M chilli industry by 2030
Balbir Singh plans to turn unused land in Fiji into chilli farms, helping local farmers grow and sell chilli products like sauces, powders, pickles and fresh exports.
Award-Winning Mudrenicagi Farm transforms into hub for organic agriculture training
Mudrenicagi Organic Farm in Bua, which won the Ministry of Agriculture’s Organic Farmer of the Year Award, has now transformed into a learning centre for local agr
Moreen Ram carries on family legacy in the field of rice farming
Moreen Asheehy Ram is carrying on the legacy of her late father by continuing rice farming to assist her with educational expenses and putting meals on the table for her
Teacher encourages organic farming practices for healthier living
Jonasa Ratuagone, a school teacher by profession, is encouraging people to practice organic farming in order to live healthier lives. Ratuagone, who was awarded the Cl
Ratabacaca family urges youth to embrace farming
The sacrifices and dedication of the Ratabacaca family have led to them receiving the National Farmers Award, at the Farmers Awards Night held at Central Cuisine in Suva.
Lack of organic movement for Fiji in the Pacific
Fiji’s organic movement in the Pacific region is one of the areas that the Pacific Organic Learning Farm Network (POFLN) under The Pacific Community is working on
Food leakage is a challenge for tourism industry - Gavoka
One of the huge challenges in the tourism industry is the leakage factor in the sense of what leaves the country to be imported or what's to service our industry and one
26-year-old school teacher Emily Selala toils the land when she is not teaching
26-year-old Emily Selala, who is a primary school teacher by profession, was born and raised in Taveuni, the garden island of Fiji and knows too well the struggles she en
National Agriculture Show to feature new discussions and innovations
Farmers can expect new panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas at the 2024 National Agriculture Show next month, that is aimed at improving service efficien
Kamal family's agricultural business thrives amidst COVID-19 challenges
The Kamal family began a thriving agricultural business where small-scale farming and urban agriculture experienced a surge in popularity as individuals thought in becomi
Future leaders are affected by drugs, youths should turn to farming for living – Rayalu
Future leaders of the country are affected by drugs and communities should work together to fight this issue before it enters our homes and villages. This is the messa
Fiji Govt boosts MSMEs with $120 million investment
Great news for Nakita Farmers Cooperative in Togobula Village and the Deepak Cooperative in Maro Village as they have been provided with a tractor each as part of the gov
New tractor will benefit 98 households in Natogadravu Village
The Natogadravu Village farming cluster in Tailevu is ready to expand and secure their future growth and farming efforts after receiving a new tractor from the Ministry o
Ministry of Waterways focuses on dredging Ba River to minimise flooding issues
The Ministry of Waterways is focusing on dredging the Ba River to increase the depth and width of the river channel and allowing it to carry more water which can also red
60-year-old man is now a successful farmer, fisherman, carpenter and automobile driver
60-year-old former serviceman Peniasi Dobui, who had lost both his legs in an accident when he was just 25-years-old, is now a successful farmer and living his best life