From Kadavu to China, Koroi Kama returns ready to grow Teivaka
For Kadavu farmer, Uraia Koroi Kama, travelling to China was never just about competing on the global stage. It was about taking an idea born from the struggles of farmin
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Seaqaqa farmer fears cattle losses as dry conditions worsen
A Seaqaqa farmer fears cattle could begin dying if dry conditions continue for another month, as pasture dries up and water levels in rivers used by farmers continue to f
Rakiraki farmers lose livestock as water shortage worsens
Farmers in Rakiraki are losing livestock and seeing their crops badly affected as the ongoing effects of El Niño and a lack of water continue to take a toll on their f
El Niño dry spell puts Lautoka farmers and livestock under pressure
The effects of the El Niño dry spell are becoming increasingly visible across Fiji’s Western Division, with Lautoka resident Navneet Ram raising concerns over w
Best crop farmer urges young people to take up commercial farming
Young people are being urged to return to the villages and take up commercial farming, with this year’s Best Farmer in the Crop Category, Devendra Singh, saying fa
National Agriculture Show returns to Labasa after six-years, farmers to learn new farming methods
After a six-year break, the National Agriculture Show is returning to Labasa, with farmers set to learn about new farming technologies, food security, income generation a
Korotari farmers seek water assistance as dry weather affects crops
Vegetable farmers in Korotari, Labasa, are facing increasing challenges as dry weather conditions continue to affect their farms.Farmers say they are being forced to work
Seaqaqa cane farmer calls for agricultural leases to be extended to 50 years
Seaqaqa sugarcane farmer Hamid Khan is calling on the Government to extend agricultural lease terms from 30 years to 50 years, saying the current lease period is too shor
Fiji imports processed sugar for manufacturers- Tunabuna
Fiji imports processed white sugar for manufacturers such as Coca-Cola and other companies, while raw sugar for supermarkets is only imported when there is insufficient l
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
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