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
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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
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
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.