Navua woman turns pandemic setback into thriving poultry farm
What began as a difficult moment during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a story of resilience and determination for a woman farmer from Navua who rebuilt her liveli
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Determined mother builds farming success for daughter’s future
A Ba woman who turned personal hardship into a thriving farming venture is now inspiring others with her story of resilience, determination and hope. Subashni Shobana Lal
378,000 crop seedlings distributed across the country to boost food security
378,000 crop and fruit seedlings and 85,000 kilograms of vegetable seeds have been produced for distribution to farmers and households across the country. While respondin
More than 200 women gather in Suva to strengthen Fiji’s agricultural future
More than 200 women from across Fiji have gathered in Suva today for the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Symposium, an event highlighting the growing role of women in
Start small and work hard to succeed in agriculture – Senabu
Women who want to succeed in agriculture should begin with what they have, manage their time carefully and remain committed to hard work, says Katarina Senabu, the 2025 N
Dr Maharaj urges Fijians to eat avocados and plant them for healthy future
With avocados now in season, Dr Rajesh Maharaj is highlighting the many health benefits of the fruit and calling on Fijians to make better use of it by eating it regularl
New Programme gives Fijian Agri-Food businesses a pathway to Australia
Fiji’s agri-food manufacturing small and medium enterprises are set to receive a major boost in export readiness through a new accelerator programme aimed at helpi
A new beginning for Uluniwai farmers with market access boost
It’s a new beginning for farmers in the remote villages of Raviravi, Vuniyamunu, and Naivutu as access to markets becomes easier following the commissioning of the
Fruit trees and seedlings strengthen self-sufficiency at Veilomani Boys Home
The Veilomani Boys Home in Ba has received a significant boost to its food security and wellbeing with the donation of 750 eggplant and chilli seedlings, along with the p
New Agri-Innovate Competition aims to boost Fiji’s agriculture sector
Farmers can now apply for the Agri Innovative Competition, which was officially launched this afternoon. Speaking at the event, Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel say
Seedlings arrive for The Wonderful Company's major agriculture project in Vanua Levu
More than 7,000 seedlings from California will be nurtured in Waiqele, where a newly built greenhouse propagation facility has been established as The Wonderful Company,
New tractor to boost farming efficiency for Mataqali Bau Cooperative in Namalata, Tailevu
The Mataqali Bau Cooperative of Matacaucau Village in Namalata, Tailevu will see a major boost in farm efficiency and land preparation after receiving a brand new tractor
Bulavou Cooperative boosts Rewa farming through government Mechanization Support

A new milestone in rural development has been achieved in Rewa, as the Bulavou Development Cooperative Limited — comprising 100 members from Waivou, Burebasaga, Su
Agri Exchange sets the standard in caring for Fijian workers in Australia
The Fiji Government has acknowledged Agri Exchange for putting Fijian workers first, recognizing the company’s genuine care for their wellbeing and fair treatment
Major commercial agriculture project announced with Aitken Spence after Deputy PM Kamikamica's initial discussions
Good news for Fiji's commercial agriculture sector as Sri Lanka's leading manufacturers of premium tea, rubber, coconut, palm oil, and Ceylon cinnamon, Aitken Spence Plan
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
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