Fiji National University would be working with Agro Tourism Committee Fiji, Lautoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Raven Bhan Singh of Singh’s Rental and Investment to introduce the concept of Agro-tourism in Lautoka.

This was revealed by Mohammed Asif Iqubal, an assistant Professor at Fiji National University, Fiji at the Business Forum organized by Lautoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in FNU Natabua Campus last Saturday.

Mr Iqubal stressed that the site would provide the visitors with a glimpse of the agricultural community in Fiji.

“The site for this project is in Lovu, which is located in the center of Lautoka with 18 acres of agricultural land which will be used for developing the site for agro-tourists,” Iqubal said.

He mentioned that once completed, the farm would include native trees and fruit trees, traditional Indo-Fijian and i-

Taukei style thatched dwellings, unfinished homes, open sheds, section for livestock feeding and rearing areas.

The Professor also said the site would attract more tourist visitation as they would be able to partake in different activities which would be organized at the farm.

“The proposed project once completed will predominantly become a tourist attraction site with activities which would include planting and harvesting of vegetables, animal feeding, old aged transportation mediums, education trip around the farm, entertainment and live demonstrations.”

The major target markets of this project would be international tourists and cruise ship passengers along with

NGO’s, Volunteer groups and business sectors.

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