Savusavu vendors call for fuel price review amid vegetable shortage
Farmers and market vendors in Savusavu continue to face a shortage of fresh vegetables, with rising fuel costs as one of the main reasons behind the ongoing problem.Speak
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Farmers challenge Prof. Prasad as he rejects claims that NFP promised $110 cane price
As sugarcane farmers continue to push for a guaranteed sugarcane price of $110, National Federation Party Leader and member of the Special Committee on the Sugar Industry
High production costs making sugar industry unviable - Tunabuna
The Minister for Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna says the high cost of production is making the sugar industry unviable, as farmers and the sector continue to face challe
NUW and FSC reach agreement on key disputes, workers to return from midnight
The National Union of Workers and the Fiji Sugar Corporation have reached agreement on three key industrial issues following discussion with Minister for Employment.The m
FSC dismisses claims that mill workers were denied entry
The Fiji Sugar Corporation says claims circulating on social media that employees have been denied entry to its mills or that mill gates have been locked are false.In a s
Mother of six turns organic farming passion into growing business
A mother of six from Dama in Ra is turning her passion for organic farming into a growing business while encouraging other women to use agriculture to support their famil
$5M allocated to support sugarcane farmers with rising fuel costs
The Ministry of Sugar Industry has revealed that a total of $5 million has been allocated from its 2025/2026 budget to support sugarcane farmers in meeting the rising fue
Prof. Prasad calls for fuel subsidy for sugarcane harvesters and cane lorry operators
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the Government should immediately announce fuel subsidy for sugarcane harvesters and cane lorry operators
Backyard farming can help ease cost of living pressures - market vendor
As food prices continue to rise, a Nausori market vendor is encouraging families to start backyard gardens, saying even a small supply of home-grown vegetables can help e
Farmers worried further fuel price increase could leave them with no income
Farmers are worried that any further increase in fuel prices could leave them with no income, as rising transportation and harvesting costs continue to put pressure on th
Started with 10kg of kava, entrepreneur Halofaki now exporting overseas
Starting with just $1,000 from a friend and a small 10kg batch of kava, a former civil servant from Fulaga has built a business that is now exporting overseas while helpi
Seaqaqa nurse Azfeen Shaukat Ali turns passion for farming into award-winning success
Despite working full-time as a nurse at the Seaqaqa Health Centre, Azfeen Shaukat Ali has successfully managed a growing sugarcane farm in Seaqaqa.Ali, who is in his m
Young father from Vugalei turns hardship into success as chilli farming dream grows with My Fiji Support Assistance
27-year-old Apenisa Irinasau says receiving seven machines through the My Fiji Support Project will help transform his chilli farming business as he plans to expand produ
Farming helped me support my family and educate my siblings - Naitasiri dairy farmer
A dairy farmer from Viria Village in Naitasiri says farming helped him support his family, educate his siblings, and overcome life’s biggest challenges.42-year-old
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues changing lives through skills and sustainable training
Tutu Rural Training Centre continues to be recognised for its long-standing work in transforming the lives of young people through practical skills training, sustainable
Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
While hundreds of leases have been renewed, non-renewals and subdivision of cane land for residential use in Seaqaqa are leaving many farming families uncertain about the
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
25-year-old Bua farmer becomes first-time homeowner through Rural Housing Assistance Programme
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubu
Nadrala farmers receive training on crop diversification and climate resilience
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience. The training was conducted this week by
Delays in cane payments causing difficulty for farmers
A sugarcane farmer from Tadravula, Seaqaqa is raising concerns about the delay in cane payment saying farmers are facing difficulties due to this issue.Speaking to
Rising fuel costs to affect food prices and supply - Agriculture Minister
Families could soon feel the impact of rising food costs as the fuel crisis begins to affect farming and food production.Minister for Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna says the