Tag: Food Security
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UN Climate Chief Warns Fossil-Fuel Shock Threatens Economies, Urges Fast Move from Negotiations to Action
UN climate chief warns that surging fossil fuel costs and global instability are tightening budgets and threatening vulnerable economies. As talks pivot to action, a rapid,… Read more
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Fiji launches farm recovery program and home-gardening drive to shore up food security after Cyclone Vaianu
Amid cyclone damage and rising costs, Fiji launches a farm-recovery push and a nationwide home-gardening drive to harden household food supplies. Backyard plots and community farming… Read more
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UN climate chief warns fossil-fuel shock risks global stability, calls for rapid action and funding ahead of COP33
R rising fossil-fuel costs linked to global conflict are fueling a new wave of economic risk for families and nations. A top UN climate official urges… Read more
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Fuel price surge threatens Fiji’s rural food security as communities push backyard gardens and food preservation
Rising fuel costs threaten to deepen food insecurity in Fiji’s rural communities by pushing up transport and supply prices. Local groups are promoting backyard and communal… Read more
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Fiji rolls out Vaianu cyclone relief for farmers to rebuild farms, boost home gardening and food security
New rehabilitation efforts are underway to restore farms and boost home gardening after Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. A data-driven relief programme promises targeted support to the hardest-hit… Read more
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Grace Road pivots to local juice production with on‑island factory to curb Fiji’s import reliance
Facing global disruptions and rising costs, Grace Road is pivoting toward locally sourced food and on‑island processing. A new juice factory is in the works, signaling… Read more
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Fiji urged to start backyard farming to beat inflation and supply disruptions
Fiji is turning to backyard farming as a practical shield against rising food prices and potential supply shocks. From quick-yield crops to subsidised seeds and guidance,… Read more
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Fiji advances life-long nutrition policy to unite health, agriculture and education
Fiji edges closer to a landmark lifelong nutrition policy that could unite health, agriculture and education. Described as a womb-to-tomb approach, the plan aims to ensure… Read more
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Solar-powered freezer fuels Kadavu village shop, while Bua’s community pond readies for fish stocking
Two rural Fiji initiatives move from planning to practice, quietly reshaping access to protein and livelihoods. In Kadavu, a woman-led shop now stocks frozen goods with… Read more
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Parliament Urges Fiji Rice Upgrades and Land Reforms to Cut Imports and Boost Local Production
Parliamentary findings reveal Fiji Rice Limited is under serious financial pressure, with aging milling and drying facilities driving quality issues and losses. The committee urges urgent… Read more