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
Tag: Agriculture
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
30 rice farmers in Labasa receive tractor from Ministry of Agriculture
30 rice farmers in Labasa will be able to increase their farming production after they receive a tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways. The farmers r
Over 600 farmers in the Central Division benefit from the Ministry of Agriculture new Outsource Programme
617 farmers in the Central Division were assisted through the Outsource Programme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways during the 2023-2024 financial ye
TVET empowers skills to be job creators – Tunabuna
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning empowers youths with skills and knowledge to be job creators rather than job seekers. Assistant Ministe
Navuso Agriculture receives irrigation kit
The Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute received a huge boost as they received an irrigation kit provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways through its Irri
Impose tax on grog as high consumption has led to unproductivity and idle land in Levuka
Concerns have been raised by community members in Levuka that the consumption of grog on their island has spiralled out of control, and they are calling on the Government
Gleam of hope for dairy farmers in Naitasiri as road works start
Great news for 34 dairy farms in Naitasiri, as carting milk cans on their backs and wheelbarrows to the roadside will soon become a thing of the past as road works have s
Agriculture to be used as a tool to fight poverty - Rayalu
Agriculture can be used as a tool to fight poverty and other social ills in Fiji. Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu has made these comments in parliament and adds tha
Parent company of FIJI Water to get into major agriculture development
The Wonderful Company, the parent company of FIJI Water and one of the world’s biggest and most successful agricultural enterprises, has announced plans to pursue
Farmer urges youth to consider farming after harvesting 960kg dragon fruit worth $14,000
A dragon fruit farmer in the Western Division is encouraging women and youths with arable land to seriously think of farming for a living, as he has not regretted venturi
Greater Good Foundation calls for the end of dog poisoning
The Greater Good Foundation has raised concerns on the current approach by the Ministry of Agriculture where “Poison 1080†is being used to manage the increas
Flood-affected farmers advised to seek assistance from Agriculture Offices
Following questions raised by farmers on what assistance is being provided to those affected by floods and heavy rain, the Ministry of Agriculture is advising farmers to
Pig waste assistance program provides relief to 69-year-old resident of Tagitagi, Tavua
It was an emotional day for Saroni Farm in Tagitagi, Tavua as they witnessed the production of cooking gas at home, the impact of turning waste into renewable energy.
Rayalu assures assistance for flood affected farmers
As hundreds of farms have been affected by floods in the past few weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, has assured farmers that assistance will be provided
Rayalu calls on coconut farmers to ramp up production to meet demand
The Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu is calling on all coconut farmers in Fiji to replant more coconut to meet the demand that we need. Rayalu made this stateme
Wheat import bill has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022 - Rayalu
The Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu has revealed that the country's wheat import bill has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022. Rayalu sa
Ginger continues to be one of the successful export commodities for Fiji
Ginger continues to be one of the successful export commodities for Fiji and is currently in demand from the USA, Europe, Australia, NZ, and the Asian markets. While s
Taiwan continues support to Fiji’s agriculture development
Taiwan’s promotion of fruit diplomacy in Fiji has provided advanced technology to support the Pacific Island nation’s agriculture. Taiwan Representative