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.
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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
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli confirms he and Tui Nadi have not jumped ships
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu has disputed the claims made by the President of SODELPA Ba/West/Yasawa Constituency Seremaia Tuiteci on certain media outlets that he and the
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.
Calls for a doctor to be posted in Dawasamu
The people of Dawasamu in Tailevu are calling on the Ministry of Health to post a doctor in their area to assist a single nurse in providing services to the district.
336 chiefly titles still vacant in Tailevu, PM urges province to fill all titles
The people of Tailevu Province have been urged to fill all the vacant chiefly titles so that it is easier for the community to access grants for the development of the vi
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
Cultural erosion linked to rise in social issues – Dr Naisilisili
The breakdown of our cultural ties is one of the great impacts of the rise of social issues in our iTaukei community. While speaking to fijivillage News, former lectur
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
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