agriculture
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Fiji Rolls Out Climate-Smart Farming and Protected Agriculture to Boost Rural Incomes
Fiji’s agriculture ministry unveils a practical, growth-driven push to modernise farming and lift rural incomes, with a new focus on climate-smart practices and crop diversification beyond sugar. From compost and resilient seeds to drone monitoring and better market access, the plan aims to turn policy into real gains for farmers. How these measures unfold—funding, infrastructure…
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Fiji marks first national Women in Agriculture Awards, honoring 20 women farmers
Fiji marks a milestone for women in farming as 20 women are honored at the first national Women in Agriculture awards, a key part of a three-day push to improve market access. Top honors went to Katarina Baleisuva in tilapia farming and Jasnita Ali in beekeeping, framed as a strategic boost to gender equality and…
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Fiji Deploys On-the-Ground Surveillance to Contain Tongan Fruit Fly in Yasawa and Mamanuca
An intensified biosecurity push is under way in Fiji’s Yasawa and Mamanuca islands as authorities race to detect and contain a serious fruit fly threat. Frontline teams are deploying traps, inspecting orchards, and engaging communities to halt the pest before it spreads. Strict movement controls accompany the response, underscoring the urgency of protecting island livelihoods…
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Fiji Advances On‑Farm Modernisation With Dairy Expansion, Livestock Upgrades and Biogas Installations
Fiji is launching a broad on-farm upgrade program to modernize its farming sector, bringing new dairy facilities, improved livestock housing, water systems, and renewable-energy solutions to farms. The move shifts from policy talk to tangible, farm-level investments aimed at boosting productivity and rural livelihoods.
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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.