Use The Land, Rt Epenisa Urges

Ratu Epenisa Cakobau is advising Fijians to make use of the land around them.

This after the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on some goods came into effect yesterday.

The Turaga na Vunivalu na Tui Kaba (Kubuna paramount chief) said it was important for people not to depend on processed foods all the time.

“People who always depend on processed foods will feel the difference. We must work hard and cultivate the land,” Rt Epenisa said.

“People have to understand that whatever is planted on land is much healthier than anything that is processed.

“People can plant around their homes, they can plant bele, cabbage and root crops.”

He said eating healthy would help people more than processed food.

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