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
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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
Vanua o Betoraurau install Ratu Viliame Mataitoga as the new Tui Sabeto
Members of the Vanua of Betoraurau yesterday gathered in numbers to be part of the traditional installation of Ratu Viliame Mataitoga as the new Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto.
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
Ratu Wiliame urges traditional leaders not to rely heavily on Govt for development, but to utilise their resources
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has urged the traditional leaders and district representatives of Macuata not to rely heavily on the Government for development but to u
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
Thousands of Tailevu youths assisted under the Tailevu scholarship scheme since 2019 – Tudravu
Thousands of Tailevu students studying in tertiary institutions have been assisted under the Tailevu Provincial scholarship scheme. Tailevu Provincial Council chairman
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
Apikemeli Tola appointed as Chairman of iTaukei Land and Fisheries Commission
Apikemeli Tola has been appointed as Chairman of iTaukei Land and Fisheries Commission by the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts. The Ministry say
I Vola Sigavou to make history competing against 50 yachts from around the world in Musket Cove Regatta
History will be made as the I Vola Sigavou or Fiji's Drua sponsored by the University of Fiji will take part in the Musket Cove Regatta against 50 yachts from around the
Rural community needs to be encouraged, guided and supported - Ditoka
Looking at development from an iTaukei perspective, there is so much more our rural communities can do for themselves, but all they need is to be encouraged, guided and s
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
Vakaturaga Conference discusses GCC Review Committee Report and development challenges faced by i-Taukei community
Provincial and traditional leaders are currently discussing the development challenges faced by the i-Taukei community as raised by the Provincial Councils and the Great
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