Farmers revive food security
A new wave of hope is growing on Ovalau.
Sunday 19 October 2025 | 21:00
Assistant Minister for Agriculture Inosi Kuridrani with farmers and market vendors who completed their Basic Vegetables Production Training in Levuka last week.
Photo: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways
Agriculture investment has been revived on Ovalau Island to help improve livelihoods.
This is after 25 farmers and market vendors completed the Basic Vegetable Production Training at Levuka, last week.
It was hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, as part of efforts to revive Levuka’s fresh produce supply and restore the vibrancy of its local market.
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The chief guest in the event training was the Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Inosi Kuridrani.
He reflected on Levuka’s proud agricultural past and the need to revive it.
“Back in the 1980s, the old Levuka Market used to be full of vegetables, fruits, and crops every Saturday. Today, we must work together to restore that abundance and pride,” he said.
The week-long training equipped participants with key skills in vegetable husbandry, soil preparation, crop care, and climate-smart farming, giving them the tools to grow healthy crops more efficiently and sustainably.
Mr Kuridrani encouraged farmers to practice what they learnt from the training.
“We have witnessed not just the sharing of knowledge, but the planting of seeds, seeds of resilience, innovation, and hope for a more food-secure Levuka,” he said.
His ministry will continue to support farmers with training, farming tools, seedlings, and technical guidance to strengthen local food production, improve nutrition, and boost livelihoods.
“May this moment mark the beginning of a renewed chapter, wherein Levuka reclaims its reputation for fresh produce, wholesome living, and a vibrant sense of community,” he said.
