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Farmers to benefit from new yaqona machine

August 26, 2025 5:33 am

[Photo Credit: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook]

Farmers in Naivucini, Naitauvoli, and Nuku will now benefit from a $17,400 Yaqona pounding machine.

The three villages contributed a third of the cost each, while the government covered the remaining two-thirds.

Assistant Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says the support aims to strengthen the kava industry and boost export opportunities.

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Assistant Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel.

Since adopting the rural millionaire concept in 2019, the villages produced 64 tonnes of green crops worth $960,000 and 21 tonnes of dalo valued at $63,000, allowing investments in transport and education.

Esira Naikatolu, representing Tikina Nadaravakawalu, thanked the government and encouraged youth to utilise available land resources for business and growth.

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