livestock
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Family-Run Karan’s Farm Rises as Fiji’s Major Live-Duck Supplier, Despite Slaughterhouse Gap
From a humble 1987 debut to Fiji’s largest live-bird duck supplier, a family-run farm thrives under Ashika Karan’s stewardship. Three production stages—breeding, selling and hatchlings—keep the business humming, even as it navigates the economics of a no on-site slaughterhouse model. A portrait of resilience, community, and the tightrope of profitability in a family poultry operation.
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FNU Animal Science Student Julie Nakulanikoro Named Nadroga/Navosa Youth Representative to Empower Rural Youth
From Komave Village to Fiji National University, Julie Nakulanikoro is turning her love for animal science into a voice for rural youth and women in science. At 20, this third-year student and Nadroga/Navosa youth representative draws on NYC experiences to spark bold ideas beyond tradition.