agriculture
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CePaCT’s Carmel Pilotti preserves Pacific taro and crop diversity for climate resilience
From coral reefs to a cutting-edge seed bank, Carmel Pilotti works to safeguard Pacific crops like taro—and the cultures that depend on them—against climate change and pests. Her story blends science, tradition and a call for more women to lead in agriculture across the region.
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Fiji’s Zabeen Khan Expands Goat Herd to 150 on 101-Acre Farm, Leading a Women-Led Agricultural Revival
From a backyard herd to a thriving hillside operation, Zabeen Rukshar Khan is turning farming into a bold new chapter in Fiji. Her journey blends grit, smart thinking, and hands-on goat care, shining a light on women leading agricultural revival. It’s a story of resilience, risk, and the daily work that sustains a farm.
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Fiji urged to outline contingency plan as global tensions threaten economy, fuel, food security and tourism
Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya warns that rising global tensions could disrupt Fiji’s economy—from fuel costs to tourism—calling for a clear contingency plan. He pushes for stronger agriculture, diversification, and renewable energy to safeguard Fiji’s future.