women in agriculture
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Fiji mother of seven expands family pineapple and dalo farm after National Women in Agriculture Symposium
With a newborn in her arms and seven children at home, a rural mother attends a national Women in Agriculture symposium and returns with a plan to scale her family’s roadside farm. From e-commerce to new market connections, she’s turning learning into growth amid a changing climate.
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Fiji honours 24 women farmers in awards to boost women-led farming, agri-entrepreneurship and climate resilience
Twenty-four women farmers were honored in a Fiji gala that reframed farming as entrepreneurship and climate leadership. The ceremony hints at a broader push for women’s economic participation that could reshape rural livelihoods and food security.
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Backyard to Ministry Supplier: Fiji’s Alena Berauwa Named Nursery Farmer of the Year
From a backyard plot in Ra to national recognition, Alena Berauwa’s Alena’s Nursery turns small beginnings into big opportunities for women in farming. What started with sandalwood seedlings has blossomed into a broader plant line and a growing role in government programs—proof that starting small can lead to lasting impact.
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Alena Berauwa Wins Fiji Nursery Farmer of the Year for Alena’s Nursery and Reforestation Work
Alena Berauwa’s home-grown nursery story is turning heads. Named Nursery Farmer of the Year at the Women in Agriculture Symposium, she’s expanding from a Ra-based operation to a Fiji-wide seedling network—driven by a belief that small beginnings can grow into lasting change for farming and the environment.
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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.