To boost rural employment and strengthen food security, 39 participants from the Central Division have completed a four-day mud crab fattening training program.

More than 4,300 backyard gardens have been established across communities in the Northern Division, helping families improve food security, reduce household expenses and generate additional income.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says Fiji’s ability to withstand global shocks will depend heavily on the research and innovation taking place at Koronivia Research Station.

Fiji has cemented its position as New Zealand’s dominant eggplant supplier, accounting for virtually 100 percent of all imported eggplants into the country between 2021 and 2024.

To encourage healthy eating habits, the Tutu Rural Training Centre has introduced an initiative that transforms breadfruit from an underutilised traditional crop into an appealing meal option.

Fiji is ramping up efforts to diversify its agriculture sector as the country’s food import bill climbs to more than $1.18 billion.

Cane farmers in Macuata have been recognised for their major contribution to Fiji’s economy, with the North producing more than 30 percent of the country’s total sugar output.

Yam farming is being highlighted as a climate-resilient solution that supports food security in Fiji and helps with relief efforts during cyclones, when other crops are destroyed.

Vuniniudrovu village in Naitasiri is moving ahead with a phased relocation plan as repeated flooding and riverbank erosion continue to threaten homes and land.

The Ministry of Agriculture has provided a rice harvester to the Nakaulevu Cooperative in Navua to support the revival of rice farming in Fiji.

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu has told Parliament that forestry remains a key driver of economic growth and livelihoods in Kadavu.

The District of Sawaieke on Gau Island is actively implementing a programme aimed at strengthening agricultural activity and supporting local farmers.