That was the comment made by the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama at the Agriculture show awards night at the Vodafone Arena last night.
The four day Agriculture Show which came to an end last night, was held in different places in the country saw farmers showcase their farm produce as well as their livestock.
Also part of the program was the awarding of prizes to outstanding famers.
The main Awards namely the Young Farmer of the Year Awards was presented to 28 year old Leonard Ashley Haynes a beef farmer of Savusavu.
He said that farming is not an easy job, but passion is what should push a person.
Meanwhile, 30 year old Gary Tarte of Vuna, Taveuni was named the Crest Farmer of the year award, adding it is a privilege to be a farmer.
The four days Agriculture show ended last night.
Story by: Watisoni Butabua and Tokasa Rainima
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