New veterinary kits to support field work and safety
With the current challenges faced by the Animal Health and Production Division in Fiji due to a lack of resources, the provision of veterinary kits is expected to signifi
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More than 1,000 to witness installation of Tui Nayau on Tubou Village
Hundreds of people will converge in Tubou Village on Lakeba Island to witness the installation of the new Tui Nayau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara.
Reopening of Pacific Harbour Cultural Centre will promote Fiji's rich hertiage - Gavoka
During a site visit to the Pacific Harbour Cultural Centre, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka reaffirmed the coalition government’s co
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives $198,000 excavator from Prime Minister
In a bid to support young farmers with modern equipment as a step towards greater self and economic resilience, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka handed over a brand new exc
Fiji Museum joins EXPLORE Fiji as Legacy Cultural Partner
A major new partnership has been announced between the Fiji Museum and EXPLORE Fiji, marking a united commitment to strengthen the role of culture in shaping Fiji’
Macuata rice farmers boost production with new harvester
Rice farmers in Nadogo, Macuata, will now be able to reduce labour demands, improve grain quality, and expand market reach after receiving a cutting-edge rice harvester.
Sustainable farming takes root in Vatukuca village through women-led initiative
The Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, is encouraging the women of Vatukuca Village in Vaturova, Cakaudrove, to stay prepared and strong a
Cocoa farming a missed economic opportunity - Osea Vutikalulu
68-year-old Osea Vutikalulu says cocoa farming is a business that has rarely been practiced in Fiji in recent years, and it is a source of income that needs to be revived
Our education curriculum is silent about our own stories - Sevudredre
Sadly, our education curriculum is silent about our own stories. That’s the comment of Sau Vaka Culture Consultancy Founder, Simione Sevudredre during a panel d
Anyone found involved in drugs in the Vanua of Suva will be forcefully removed – Tui Suva
Anyone found involved in drug activities in the Vanua of Suva will be forcefully removed. This is the message from Tui Suva Ratu Sanaila Madanavosa when questioned by
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
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
Ministry approval required for tabua export and import under new regulations
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment to strengthen the enforcement of Fiji’s regulatory framework concernin
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