Sigatoka farmers suffer heavy losses
Farmers in Sigatoka are facing heavy losses after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu damaged farms and disrupted essential services.Speaking to fijivillage News, farmer Rajnesh Sing
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Lautoka residents demand urgent action over water and power cuts
Residents in parts of Lautoka are calling for urgent restoration of water and electricity, as well as immediate assistance for farmers, following severe weather that disr
Nakida farmers to benefit from new yaqona processing equipment assistance
Farmers in Nakida Village, Nagonenicolo in Naitasiri are expected to benefit from improved yaqona processing following assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture. Assist
65-year-old Sigatoka farmer earns over $200,000 through agriculture success
65-year-old Joeli Fatafei of Nawamagi in Sigatoka is proving that farming can be a reliable source of income and opportunity. With more than 40 years of experience, the f
Farmers’ Organisations strengthen plans to support over 80,000 farmers
Farmers’ organisations from across Fiji met in Suva recently to strengthen their plans for supporting farmers and helping the country’s agriculture sector g
From tourism to farming: 29-year-old builds thriving goat business on 100 acres
At just 29, Zabeen Rukshar Khan has around 150 goats, with 40 to 60 sold annually through sales, which is clear evidence of business growth and resilience.Khan has won
Start small and work hard to succeed in agriculture – Senabu
Women who want to succeed in agriculture should begin with what they have, manage their time carefully and remain committed to hard work, says Katarina Senabu, the 2025 N
Dr Maharaj urges Fijians to eat avocados and plant them for healthy future
With avocados now in season, Dr Rajesh Maharaj is highlighting the many health benefits of the fruit and calling on Fijians to make better use of it by eating it regularl
Vegetable prices rise in Savusavu, fewer people are farming now
A sharp rise in vegetable prices at the Savusavu Market is putting pressure on both customers and vendors.Market vendor, Kusma Wati from Korovesi told fijivillage News th
Farmers to benefit from Fiji - NZ partnership
Fiji’s farmers are set to gain stronger protection against climate impacts following Cabinet’s endorsement of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry
Serua and Namosi farmers receive essential dalo and ginger planting materials
Farmers in Serua and Namosi have begun receiving essential agro-inputs, including dalo and ginger planting materials, as the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways rolls o
Volivoli cane farmer left without support from Ministry after losing entire crop in fire
A Volivoli, Rakiraki farmer who has lost 150 tonnes of cane in a fire and was not able to transport it to the Lautoka Mill because of Fiji Sugar Corporation's one quota i
Sugar Cane Growers Fund promotes green cane harvesting
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is encouraging Fijian farmers to harvest green cane instead of burning it, in order to support climate-friendly farming and protect the enviro
Sevaci farmer raises concerns over ongoing kava theft in Vaturova
Rosa Chute, a farmer from Sevaci in Vaturova has raised serious concerns over the increasing number of kava thefts in her community. While speaking at the Fijian Media
Labasa farmer plans to increase crop production with new tractor
Mohammed Saiyum from Nabekavu, Labasa, can now significantly increase crop production on his farm after purchasing a tractor, which will not only boost efficiency but als
iTaukei Affairs Minister refutes claims of farmers being harassed by iTLTB officers
The Ministry for iTaukei Affairs has refuted claims made by the Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh about farmers being harassed by the iTaukei Land Trust Boa
Isikeli Mokunitulevu calls for road access to Davuilevu Farm Road area
That is the request from Isireli Mokunitulevu, a 65-year-old man who owns 5 acres of land in the Davuilevu Farm Road area. He shares the last government promised farme
Sugar Cane Growers Council seeks higher budget and additional subsidies
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is calling for a higher operational budget and additional subsidies in the upcoming 2025–2026 National Budget, saying the current al
Sugarcane farmer urges Govt. to deny bail for drug offenders
A sugarcane farmer from Yalalevu, Ba, Arvind Singh is urging the government to increase the budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force to help strengthen safety and secu
Dalo exporter calls on Govt for support in National Budget
A dalo exporter from Viria, Naitasiri, Timoci Sigisiga Tarai, is calling on the government to provide support to farmers and not to regulate the export price of dalo.
Fiji Crop & Livestock Council calls for easier access to funding for non-sugar farmers
Accessing funds for land preparation is a challenge for farmers, and I hope the government will look into this because the farmers are sitting on a gold mine. This was