80 articles tagged "farming"
We are not saying all middlemen are bad but some are using farmers’ struggles to make big profits and this must stop. This has been highlighted by Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu who says our farmers do no
Tailevu Provincial Council Chairman Semi Matalau is urging farmers in Tailevu to use their land effectively and adopt a business mindset in farming. While speaking at an intensive training session on New Zealand ex
Rice farmers in the North will be able to increase their production after receiving four rice harvesters as part of the government's ongoing support for the agricultural sector. The Minister for Agriculture and Wat
Sugarcane farmers in the country are facing a critical challenge as 35 percent of cultivable land remains unused. A large portion of this land—about 20 percent—is being held by overseas farmers, primarily from
Krishneel Deo’s journey from a small poultry farm to an integrated agribusiness owner has created employment opportunities for 50 people, with more expected as the business expands. In an interview with fijivilla
Farmers from the interior of Namosi and Naitasiri have made the long trek to Suva with some of them stopping to sell their produce at Lami Town. Salote Turner told fijivillage News that selling dalo, cassava, and o
Sixty-year-old farmer Saimoni Nabitunimavo sells his produce at the Suva Market every Thursday and Friday to support his family's daily needs. Nabitunimavo says through farming, he has managed to build a house, buy
The government has no intention to put a tax on the local suki industry although this was suggested earlier by the tobacco company. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has clarifi
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni have been victims of theft, which drains their energy as they try to protect their crops from being stolen. Opposition Member Jone Usamate says an estimate given to him by a villager that
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 government's assistance is meant to complement par
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 village’s income-generating activities. W
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 for the grades of rice paddies. Rabuka had announ
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 daily. Speaking to fijivillage News, Levu says h
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 structures damaged through termite infestation. Wh
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 milk to the Fiji Dairy Ltd in Ba on a daily basis.
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 his family prepare for the festive Christmas.
The products of beekeeping, honey, wax, and other derivatives—hold immense potential for export, local value addition, and even the emerging area of apitourism. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Vili
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 Providers in Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. While han
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, says he has made use of his backyard for the p
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 production. This was revealed by President Ratu Wiliame Kat
