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Farmers encouraged to do pulse farming

October 7, 2019 7:34 am

The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to venture into Pulse crop farming for easy income.

Minister Dr. Mahendra Reddy says that FRIEND Fiji, a processing organization is interested in buying products in bulk.

Ready says that the Ministry will provide seedlings to interested farmers.

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“They are willing to buy any amount of pulses, you interested we will give you the seed you want and after that, you will maintain your seed and we will take it from you and we will sell it and guarantee you a price.”

The Minister also says that FRIEND Fiji will be drafting the produce they want as well as its prices.

He also confirmed to farmers in Nadarivatu who recently harvested Sweet Potatoes that FRIENDS is also interested in buying from them.