Minister for Agriculture

Nasaqalau Villagers in Lakeba Benefit from Copra
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Nasaqalau Villagers in Lakeba Benefit from Copra

Mr Turaga said it was important not to spend hard-earned money on any village occasion.

Shine A Light: Plans To Build Turmeric, Ginger Markets
Shine A Light

Shine A Light: Plans To Build Turmeric, Ginger Markets

The Ministry of Agriculture has big plans to grow the export markets for turmeric and ginger.

Villagers Will Benefit From Sustainable Projects: Minister Vatimi Rayalu
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Villagers Will Benefit From Sustainable Projects: Minister Vatimi Rayalu

This project was funded by LDS which was focused on the vulnerable communities or families who were severely impacte...

PM Commends FNU For A Successful Open Day
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PM Commends FNU For A Successful Open Day

The Fijian Government Prime Minister, Honourable Voreqe Bainimarama commended the Fiji National University (FNU) for...

New Space For Kava Lovers In Lautoka Now Open
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New Space For Kava Lovers In Lautoka Now Open

Residents of the Sugar City now have a new space to be at to enjoy a bowl of kava with their family and friends.

Take Ownership:Reddy
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Take Ownership:Reddy

Rice farming in Dreketi, Macuata, received a boost as two mechanical harvesters were presented to farmers.

Kava Farmer’s Diversification Plans Boost By New Nursery
SUNBIZ

Kava Farmer’s Diversification Plans Boost By New Nursery

Jimione Biumaiwai has been a kava farmer for 13 years. Yesterday he became one of the first recipients of kava se...

FDB: $10m Loan Facility For Eco-friendly Capital Projects
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FDB: $10m Loan Facility For Eco-friendly Capital Projects

The Fiji Development Bank will facilitate Green Climate Funds as much as $10 million per capital project, at an inte...

Local Rice Production Increases: Mahendra Reddy
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Local Rice Production Increases: Mahendra Reddy

Fiji’s rice import bill has dropped to 80 per cent of local consumption, Minister for Agriculture, Mahendra Reddy,...

Beef Farmers Advised To Save Money From Sales
NEWS

Beef Farmers Advised To Save Money From Sales

“Farmers can open up a separate savings account and save a certain amount from each sale,” he said.

Launch of 2022-2027 Gender in Agriculture Policy in Fiji
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Launch of 2022-2027 Gender in Agriculture Policy in Fiji

The 2022-2027 Gender in Agriculture Policy in Fiji was launched at the South Sea Orchids in Nadi, Fiji, on 8 th Marc...

Govt targets $25m Ginger Export In 5yrs
SUNBIZ

Govt targets $25m Ginger Export In 5yrs

Government is currently exporting $11 million worth of fresh and processed ginger annually to Australia with the goa...

Govt Pays More Than $3m To Farmers
NEWS

Govt Pays More Than $3m To Farmers

This was part of the Government’s four fast acting assistance under the Ministry of Agriculture to farmers who wer...

Government Assistance Puts Farook’s Plans On Road To Fruition
NEWS

Government Assistance Puts Farook’s Plans On Road To Fruition

Through the grant, it has been possible to bulldoze an area of 10 acres in the upper Tunalia area which I recently a...

Agriculture Consultant Will Help Link Farmers To Hotels For Purchase Of Local Produce
NEWS

Agriculture Consultant Will Help Link Farmers To Hotels For Purchase Of Local Produce

“We are now talking to hotels to buy their produce so that we don’t have to worry about the market as the border...

Villages In Rewa, Nadi Given Funding To Protect Environment
NEWS

Villages In Rewa, Nadi Given Funding To Protect Environment

Thirteen villages in Rewa will benefit from the Ministry of Environment Jobs for Nature (J-NR) Programme. Yesterday,...

Rice Farmers To Get New Harvesters
NEWS

Rice Farmers To Get New Harvesters

Lagalaga Cooperative secretary, Yogendra Ram applauded the assurance by the minister to bring in quality and technic...

Farmer Is Confident After Reddy’s Assurance
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Farmer Is Confident After Reddy’s Assurance

“There are other farmers in the area who have faced the same problem for many years now, so this will contribute t...

Conclusive  Evidence Needed On Oil Leak Issue’
NATION

Conclusive Evidence Needed On Oil Leak Issue’

Mr Reddy said the Ministry will look into the issue as claimed.

 Nakovacake Cluster Farmers Receive A Tractor
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 Nakovacake Cluster Farmers Receive A Tractor

“There are some resources that need to be developed, and the deci­sion that you made that day to in­vest $5,500....

Reddy: Our Difficult Times Shall Pass As He Observes Ram Naumi With Members
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Reddy: Our Difficult Times Shall Pass As He Observes Ram Naumi With Members

“In The Process, We Have Also Built Resilience Amongst Us. We Have Emerged Victorious From These Crises Because Of...

New Dalo Variety Released
SUNBIZ

New Dalo Variety Released

A new variety of dalo that is tolerant to Taro Leaf Blight (TLB) was introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture yeste...

Basha’s Poultry Eyes Growth
NATION

Basha’s Poultry Eyes Growth

“I started this layer farming business in the year 2000 with 100 layer birds which are approximately equivalent ba...

Use Organic Manure, Plant Rice: Reddy
SUNBIZ

Use Organic Manure, Plant Rice: Reddy

Rural dwellers have also been encouraged to establish compost pits to provide organic manure to their farms.

Reddy, Ali: Agri Dollar Deal Game Changer
SUNBIZ

Reddy, Ali: Agri Dollar Deal Game Changer

Bank South Pacific signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Agricultural Marketing Authority in a deal t...

School Given OK To Use ‘Promised Land’ To Feed Students
NATION

School Given OK To Use ‘Promised Land’ To Feed Students

This was after the school principal Sakiusa Taginasedrau made the request known during a talanoa session.

Reddy Hands Over Compost Bins For Better Waste Management Practice
NATION

Reddy Hands Over Compost Bins For Better Waste Management Practice

The compost bins will not only provide a thriving environment for biodiversity but will also contribute significantl...

Bua Farmers Get Hand-Held Tractors
NATION

Bua Farmers Get Hand-Held Tractors

Rice farmer clusters of Vunivau, Korokadi, and Bakale in Bua received one hand-held tractor each from the Ministry o...

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