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Divine farms boost food and job opportunities in rural area

October 22, 2025 7:07 am

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Divine Farm in Verata, Tailevu is planting more than just crops it’s planting opportunity.

The farm, operated by Divine Fijian Home Care, now manages 48,000 dalo plants and a growing piggery, aiming to boost Fiji’s food supply and create jobs in rural communities.

Director Emosi Koroitamana says the farm employs 12 people three permanent staff and nine on project-based work and blends traditional and modern methods to grow tasty, healthy food.

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“We want to give our senior citizens quality pork and root crops and we treat our staff like family.”

DFHC Fiji representative Sitiveni Kalou says the farm’s long-term goal is to expand production, improve soil health, and support more local projects.

From soil to success, Divine Farm is proving that agriculture can grow more than food — it can grow futures.

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