Stakeholders in the Agriculture Industry both in Fiji and in Papua New Guinea are in the process of finalising a report that will see the growth of local herbal plant, Mile-aminute, being controlled or even stopped.

This was confirmed to Fijivillage by the Director of the Quarantine Department, Hiagi Foraete, who is heading the process saying the plant has become a headache to the local Agriculture industry.

Scientifically known as "Persiciaria Perfoliata" or "Wabosucu" in the local Fijian language, Mile-a-minute is known to grow at an alarming speed and choke out the local fauna.

The first consultation was held early this week where the Quarantine Department made presentations and took submissions from their counterparts from PNG.

Mile-a-minute grows in any kind of place, in open areas, forests and at times even by the roadside.