More women and youth farmers attending in FCLC workshops - Daunivalu
The CEO of Fiji Crop and Livestock Council, Jiu Daunivalu says they are seeing an increasing number of women and youth farmers attending their workshops. She says the
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Outlook for ginger farmers is very bright as Fiji’s ginger products are sold in the UK, Europe and Australia
The outlook for passionate ginger farmers is very bright as Fiji’s ginger products are being sold in markets across the UK, Europe and Australia. This was highl
Dairy farmers to now have access to technology that allows them to assess milk production and other data
Dairy farmers can now use a system that will help them keep records and they will be able to assess milk production, whether the nutritional needs of the herd are being m
About 100 farmers in Nabitu, Sigatoka lose almost all crops in recent flooding
A farmer from Nabitu, Sigatoka says almost all crops from about 100 farms have been destroyed in the recent floods brought in by TC Cody and farmers are finding it diffic
Portable rice mills handed over to farmers in Bua
Three rice farmers’ clusters of Korokadi in Bua received portable rice mills as an incentive to increase rice production in the area for local consumption. Mini
FCDCL Chairman reminds dairy farmers to treat farming as a business
The Chairman of the Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company, Simon Cole has reminded dairy farmers of the need to generate a sustainable cash flow as farming is a business. Whi
101 more farmers receive farming tools under the Back to Rural Agriculture initiative
101 more farmers have received farming tools as part of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Back to Rural Agriculture initiative. The Ministry has assisted a total
Acting PM urges dairy farmers to increase milk production
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has urged dairy farmers to increase their production of milk after he revealed that Fijians drink about
FCLC Trustees grateful to farmers
The Fiji Crop and Livestock Council’s trustees have reviewed the performance of its 16 farm associations and expressed their gratitude for the farmers' contributio
Farming is a business that provides employment and entrepreneurial opportunities to youths - Bala
The youths of Bukuya Village in Ba were full of smiles after receiving their farming tools from the Minister for Youth and Sports Parveen Bala under the Ministry’s
More than 100 farmers participate in a training workshop organized by Fiji Crop and Livestock Council
More than 100 farmers participated in a training workshop organized by the Fiji Crop and Livestock Council in Naitutu Village in Tailevu earlier this week. The worksho
Fiji Crop and Livestock Council conducts farm survey
Fiji Crop and Livestock Council is conducting a farm survey to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on farmers livelihoods and update their profiles in the database. CEO, Ji
NGO creates awareness in Nausori for people to get vaccinated
A non-governmental organisation, For Good Reasons has resorted to selling pot plants and seedlings to raise money to help the most severely affected people in the greater
Dairy farmers in lockdown areas can access emergency supplies of feed supplements for half the value
Dairy farmers in lockdown areas can access emergency supplies of feed supplements for half the value as Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Limited has been rolling out the su
Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association sets aside $150,000 to assist 5000 cane farmers
The Rarawai Penang Cane Producers Association which works under Fair Trade International wil1 be assisting 5000 sugarcane farmers affected by COVID-19. The Association
Youth Group in Nabua uses land to assist themselves and their families during the pandemic
A youth group in Nabua are using the available land they have to engage in agricultural activities to assist their families during this pandemic. The Sotutu Youth Grou
278 villagers of Bua receive farming equipment from the Ministry of Youth and Sports
278 villagers of Bua Village today received farming equipment from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The assistance which includes vegetable seeds, forks, spades, wate
Dairy farmers to benefit from Mastitis Awareness program
Dairy farmers are expected to benefit from a Mastitis Awareness program which has been organised by the Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Limited and facilitated by four FNU
Chemical fertilizer results in low quality vegetables and crops - Sant Kumar
The Founder of Organic Farming in Fiji Sant Kumar has highlighted that the excessive use of chemical fertilizer in the country has resulted in the low quality of vegetabl
Kadavu farmer expands livestock and yaqona business
A Kadavu farmer’s decision to switch from using chemical fertiliser to organic fertiliser has enabled him to be successful in life. 54-year-old Taniela Kama say
Cane farmers want Clark to be removed - Chaudhry
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry says angry cane farmers are demanding the removal of the FSC CEO, Graham Clark and senior management following