Stop exploiting farmers’ struggles - Rayalu tells middlemen
We are not saying all middlemen are bad but some are using farmers’ struggles to make big profits and this must stop. This has been highlighted by Minister for
Tag: Agriculture
Agriculture Ministry partners with FNU to deliver first-ever Fiji Veterinary Examination
Great news for those students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from the Fiji National University, as the Ministry of Agricult
Rayalu warns Agricultural Staff: Rejecting farmers means you are in the wrong department
If a woman or man walks into any Agricultural Office seeking assistance, whether related to agriculture or any other matter connected to your work and you reject them or
Agriculture Minister proposes $250m budget to improve the sector
To push the agriculture sector to another level, Agriculture Minister, Vatimi Rayalu will be making a $250 million budget submission. Rayalu says they currently ha
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
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