35% of cultivable land unused - 20% held by overseas farmers, 15% in dispute
Sugarcane farmers in the country are facing a critical challenge as 35 percent of cultivable land remains unused. A large portion of this land—about 20 percent
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Deo’s $600,000 investment in poultry and feed mill creates 50 jobs
Krishneel Deo’s journey from a small poultry farm to an integrated agribusiness owner has created employment opportunities for 50 people, with more expected as the
From farm to market: Turner’s commitment to her children’s success
Farmers from the interior of Namosi and Naitasiri have made the long trek to Suva with some of them stopping to sell their produce at Lami Town. Salote Turner told fij
Hard work and dedication: Farmer supports family through market sales
Sixty-year-old farmer Saimoni Nabitunimavo sells his produce at the Suva Market every Thursday and Friday to support his family's daily needs. Nabitunimavo says throug
Govt has no intention to tax local suki – Prof. Prasad
The government has no intention to put a tax on the local suki industry although this was suggested earlier by the tobacco company. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni suffer heavy losses due to theft -Usamate
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni have been victims of theft, which drains their energy as they try to protect their crops from being stolen. Opposition Member Jone Usamate sa
From farm to market: A mother’s commitment to her children’s future
Mereoni Solei, from Naqarawai Village in Namosi, says farming has played a vital role in supporting and shaping the education of her three children. Solei says the gov
Mataqali Nayalasa in Naraiyawa Village invests in digger to boost income and farming efforts
Today marks a significant milestone for the Mataqali Nayalasa in Naraiyawa Village, Namosi, as they receive their new digger which is part of their efforts to enhance the
PM urges farmers to do more on rice
With Fiji’s current import of rice sitting at $51 to $60 million annually, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging farmers to take advantage of the revised price
Pineapple farmer plans to buy groceries for Christmas and back to school shopping from earnings
Luke Levu from Naselevu in Macuata, is making the most of the festive season by selling pineapples at the Labasa Market alongside his family where he earns over $200 dail
Fiji Sugarcane Growers Fund launch Termite Impact Home Loan
In the spirit of the festive season, the Fiji Sugarcane Growers Fund has launched a special loan package, the Termite Impact Home Loan for replacement or repair of struct
Tavua dairy farmer inspires youth to learn from his success and be innovative
From humble beginnings, Tavua farmer, Vinod Kumar is an inspiration to many as he has transformed what was a small enterprise to now supplying more than 100 litres of mi
90-year-old farmer Laisiasa Ravolaca earns a living selling produce at Savusavu Market
90-year-old Laisiasa Ravolaca, who enjoys selling his produce at the Savusavu Market, is hoping to gain a lot of income this Christmas from selling his produce to assist
Beekeeping has immense potential not just for export, but for apitourism - Gavoka
The products of beekeeping, honey, wax, and other derivatives—hold immense potential for export, local value addition, and even the emerging area of apitourism.
Farmers assisted with mechanization grant to tackle the issue of labour shortage
To address the labor shortages on sugarcane farms, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has handed over sugarcane planters and fertilizer applicators to five Tractor Service Pr
Prasad utilises backyard farming to support family
Becoming a vegetable farmer has transformed the life of 55-year-old Uma Prasad, who finds peace and stays connected with nature. Prasad, who is from Vunivau in Labasa,
400 rice farmers set to benefit from $150,000 govt grant
400 rice farmers are set to benefit from a $150,000 government grant which will revitalise Fiji’s rice industry in terms of boosting the nation’s rice produ
Tasweed Ali: Don’t be ashamed of wanting to be a farmer
Baulevu dairy farmer Tasweed Ali says farming is hard work, but it brings fulfilment, and he is urging people not to be ashamed of wanting to become a farmer as people ca
Ali, a full-time nurse, receives grant under the Young Entrepreneurship Scheme
Azfeen Shaukat Ali, a full-time nurse and farmer, received a government grant under the Young Entrepreneurship Scheme to promote farming in the country. Ali is a passi
Ali quits IT job to become a pineapple farmer
46-year-old Aqbal Azam Ali of Waiwai, Ba left his highly qualified job as an IT Executive at a supermarket and is currently a successful pineapple farmer. Ali says he
Makoi Women’s Fellowship Group reaps 8kg mushroom harvest in first week
Determination has borne fruits for the members of the Makoi Women’s Fellowship Group as they have successfully harvested 8kg of edible mushrooms within a week with