192 articles tagged "agriculture"
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Agricultural Research and Development Institute of Fiji (ARDIF). Cabinet says the development of a productive
It is a memorable moment for the villagers of Navai in Nadarivatu to witness their apple tree bearing fruit for the first time on their land. While speaking to fijivillage News last night, Maika Tuinakelo says over
Involving youths in agriculture can lead to less crime and drug use, fostering self-sufficiency and productivity. Fung Farms Fiji founder, Veresa Fung highlighted this while speaking to fijivillage News saying doin
Villagers of Nasautoka, Wainibuka, Tailevu have earmarked 100 acres of land for the rehabilitation of cocoa and the introduction of coffee farming. Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu has commended the elders
The objective of the inter-agency consultation was to discuss the possibility of engaging social welfare recipients earmarked to be assisted through the proposed Welfare Graduation Program, in agriculture-based assistan
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that looks at alternative medicine. This has been
Over 500 rice farmers supplying rice paddy to Fiji Rice Ltd will benefit from the announcement made by the government that the revised price for grade 1 rice will increase from $850 to $1000 per tonne and for grade 2, f
Christmas came early for 55 northern farmers as the Ministry of Agriculture provided them with agricultural materials to boost their production. Mohammed Iqbal Mustafa of Naverea Height in Savusavu was thankful aft
Due to rising sea levels, rice farmers in Dreketi were losing their crops to salination despite good soil, water and high demand. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
100 tonnes of mature Fijian-grown ginger has made its way to the US markets in collaboration with the founders of the Ginger People. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica met with the found
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will now be able to facilitate more outreach to rural farmers, promote innovation and improve agricultural developments and productivity in the country after receiving two Mahin
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Fiji Development Bank on packages that farmers can easily access. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Andrew Tukana stated this in an interview saying there is q
Farming is vital to Fiji's economy as it provides food security, income and employment. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Andrew Tukana while opening the Financial Services for Agr
We firmly believe that through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions like the Dairy Farming Loan under the Agriculture Value Chain Financing model, we can create a more sustainable and resilient dairy sector
400 trees and root crops are being planted to get money to open a trust fund for Bureta District School students and help them in their higher education. Pacific Ark Organisation has undertaken the project and are
Around 80 percent of deaths in Fiji are caused by a non-communicable disease and these numbers are growing. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu at the launch of t
The Yavu-Tu Farmers Co-operative Limited, representing the landowners of Vanua O Navutua in the Tikina O Bua, expresses its heartfelt gratitude towards the Ministry of Agriculture and Fiji Pine Limited for their invalua
27 students who have graduated from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute can now utilize their new farming skills in their agriculture business and assist their family. Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Vati
We must continue to invest in our people and our resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica stated this as he handed over a farm tractor with a 3 disc plough and a 5.5ft rotovator wor
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says similarly, they are moving to revitalise the sugar i
