Mohammed Iqbal wins Young Farmer of the Year at National Agriculture Show 2025
28-year-old farmer, Mohammad Afzal Iqbal of Valelawa, Dreketi, has been awarded the Young Farmer of the Year at the 2025 National Agriculture Show. He dedicated the aw
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Govt to provide $15/tonne transportation support for farmers after Rarawai Mill fire, assures no cane will be left unharvested
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has assured farmers who now have to divert their cane to Lautoka Mill from Rarawai Mill district wil
Farmers to benefit from $115m boost – linking food security with Fiji’s booming tourism industry
The government has announced a $115 million boost to strengthen Fiji’s agricultural sector, aiming to empower farmers, improve food security, and better connect fa
First Agribusiness Incubation Centre launched to boost youth, women and MSMEs in Fiji’s agriculture sector
Merewalesi Naqase, a 23-year-old farmer from Tailevu, beamed with pride as she stepped into Fiji’s first Agribusiness Incubation Centre. For young farmers like
Fiji and PNG chambers explore new trade opportunities in agriculture and cocoa
With vegetable prices on the rise in Fiji, Nadi Chamber of Commerce President Lawrence Kumar says help could soon come from an unexpected partner, Papua New Guinea. Ku
Modi announces major health, agriculture and defence support for Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged India for their continued assistance in the country’s development as assisting in his aim to eradicate poverty in F
Tunabuna calls on Dreketi Agriculture Staff to strengthen farmer partnerships
Staff of Dreketi Agriculture Station in Macuata have been reminded to be vigilant and work closely with farmers in the area to ensure effective implementation of agricult
Naselai Village embraces aquaculture with launch of Biofloc Shrimp Tank Project
Naselai Village in Nakelo is taking a big step toward food security and sustainable livelihoods with the launch of the Biofloc Brackish Water Shrimp Tank Culture System u
Livestock farmers can receive $4,700 worth of materials under the Beef Fencing Kit Assistance Program
Good news for livestock farmers who may receive up to $4,700 worth of fencing materials under the Beef Fencing Kit Assistance Program, which will close on the 24th of thi
New veterinary kits to support field work and safety
With the current challenges faced by the Animal Health and Production Division in Fiji due to a lack of resources, the provision of veterinary kits is expected to signifi
Navuso Agricultural Technical Institute receives $198,000 excavator from Prime Minister
In a bid to support young farmers with modern equipment as a step towards greater self and economic resilience, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka handed over a brand new exc
Macuata rice farmers boost production with new harvester
Rice farmers in Nadogo, Macuata, will now be able to reduce labour demands, improve grain quality, and expand market reach after receiving a cutting-edge rice harvester.
Sustainable farming takes root in Vatukuca village through women-led initiative
The Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, is encouraging the women of Vatukuca Village in Vaturova, Cakaudrove, to stay prepared and strong a
Cocoa farming a missed economic opportunity - Osea Vutikalulu
68-year-old Osea Vutikalulu says cocoa farming is a business that has rarely been practiced in Fiji in recent years, and it is a source of income that needs to be revived
Stop exploiting farmers’ struggles - Rayalu tells middlemen
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 Ministry partners with FNU to deliver first-ever Fiji Veterinary Examination
Great news for those students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from the Fiji National University, as the Ministry of Agricult
Rayalu warns Agricultural Staff: Rejecting farmers means you are in the wrong department
If a woman or man walks into any Agricultural Office seeking assistance, whether related to agriculture or any other matter connected to your work and you reject them or
Agriculture Minister proposes $250m budget to improve the sector
To push the agriculture sector to another level, Agriculture Minister, Vatimi Rayalu will be making a $250 million budget submission. Rayalu says they currently ha
Dairy farmer gets boost with new boat and engine
61-year-old dairy farmer, Mitieli Tikoduadua of Nukuloa Village in Lutu, Wainibuka grew up carrying milk cans for miles before putting them on bamboo rafts to get to the
Dr Maharaj advocates for avocado consumption and farming to combat NCD crisis in Fiji
Fiji is facing an epidemic of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension, with many young people losing their lives and families left with
Gau farmers call for urgent action as insects destroy voivoi plants
Farmers in Gau, Lomaiviti, are calling on the Minister of Agriculture and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji to urgently find a solution to the ongoing destruction of thei