Sainimili Magimagi 
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The Agriculture Ministry is encouraging farmers to diversify their crops and supplement sugarcane farming with vegetables and root crops to meet market demand.
Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, says the move aims to improve cash flow for farmers and boost the supply of local produce, especially to the tourism industry.
Tunabuna says most of the vegetables used in hotels are still imported, and increasing local production will help reduce costs and support rural communities.
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The Ministry says it will continue to promote crop diversification programs as part of efforts to strengthen Fiji’s food security and support sustainable agriculture.
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