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
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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
Wife motivates her husband to take up farming
63-year-old Rajesh Kumar of Saru, Lautoka started farming when his wife Asha Lata started motivating and teaching him how to plant moca and other vegetables as she comes
Kumar leaves his banking and finance career to pursue his dream in farming
Raynil Kumar of Serea Naitasiri who scooped the Young Farmer of the Year Award in the 2023 National Agriculture Show says he left his profession of Banking and Finance to
Taganeca starts his own lettuce farming in Savusavu to support his family
Sakeo Taganeca from Savusavu has taken the initiative to start his vegetable farming by planting lettuce as a source of income for his family. Taganeca, who is a gradua
Tabualevu thrives in guava business
The story and determination of 35-year-old entrepreneur Epi Tabualevu is a great inspiration to anyone who wants to start a business from nothing. Tabualevu always rec
Edward Snow's successful fruitful venture
Fruit farmer Edward Snow from Savulu Estate in Ra has thrived in agriculture by utilising resources around him to earn a living by planting guavas and dragon fruits and a
Farmer urges vendors to keep vegetables reasonably priced as they are not overpricing vegetables
A farmer in Sigatoka is urging market vendors to keep the vegetables reasonably priced as they sell their vegetables very cheap to the vendors and middlemen. This come