Dry weather is threatening food security in Serea, Naitasiri, as crops fail, river levels drop, and fish stocks decline.

The Consumer Council is struggling to keep pace with rising complaints, limited resources and weak enforcement powers.

The new bakery at Chevalier Training Centre is expected to give vulnerable young men a second chance by providing practical skills, work opportunities and a pathway towards financial independence.

Fifty-five Fiji National University students will put their culinary skills, creativity and confidence to the test at this year’s Fiji Chef competition.

Fiji needs to get more children interested in agriculture if the country is to strengthen food security and attract a new generation of farmers.

Fiji’s heavy reliance on imported food is exposing gaps in local production.

Labasa cane farmers are calling on the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) to operate the Labasa Mill on Sundays, saying it would help maximize harvesting during the current spell of favourable weather and make up for the delayed start to the crushing season.

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.