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Fijian women turn farming and weaving into village income
Women in Mavua village in Nadroga, Fiji, are using farming, weaving and small vi...
Rebekah Rasmussen 5 Jun 2026
From Country to Capability: The Tiwi prawn farm changing the future
What is unfolding on Wurankuwu is a powerful example of what self-determination...
Nicole Brown 13 May 2026
Fiji hosts regional push for climate-smart Pacific food systems
Fiji is hosting regional agriculture and food systems workshops in Nadi as Pacif...
Rebekah Rasmussen 7 May 2026
Fiji advances organic farming policy to strengthen food security
The Fiji Government is advancing a new national organic farming policy as part o...
Rebekah Rasmussen 1 May 2026
Fiji Government moves to revitalise sugar industry with new farmer reforms

The government of Fiji is pushing to revitalise the country's sugar industry through reforms aimed at improving farmer support, financial security and long-term sustainability across the sector.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 12, 2026
Nauria Youth Group's farming boosted by $22,000 in kava processing equipment

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry has handed over $22,000 (AUD 14,300) in yaqona (kava) processing equipment to the Nauria Youth Group in Nauria Village, Nalawa District, to...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Feb 13, 2026
Fiji receives million dollar machinery boost for livestock feed

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has received agricultural machinery worth $1 million FJD from the Government of the Republic of Korea to support livestock feed production and resilience.

Rice imports climb as Fiji looks to rebuild local production

Fiji's rising rice imports have renewed pressure to strengthen domestic production, with the crop remaining central to household diets, community livelihoods and national food security.

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Rebekah Rasmussen Dec 23, 2025
Fiji strengthens kava leadership through new plant health and industry partnerships

Fiji is reinforcing its position as one of the Pacific's largest kava exporters through new initiatives to improve plant health, boost production, and strengthen collaboration across government, indus...

Strong recovery for Fiji’s livestock following disease control efforts

Fiji's livestock industry is recovering after years of disease related setbacks, supported by new government programs, breeding initiatives, and investment.

Fiji launches regional Juncao Workshop to drive climate-smart agriculture

Fiji has strengthened its commitment to climate-smart agriculture and regional collaboration with the opening of the Regional Workshop on 'Juncao Industry Development: Poverty Alleviation, Climate Cha...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Nov 25, 2025
Historic Indigenous cattle station set for development

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following story contains the name of a person who has died. Site upgrades will soon start on a 6,651-hectare Indigenous cattle st...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 21, 2025
First Nations growers help WA sandalwood leader on new export journey

Australia's largest private sandalwood grower, harvester, processor and exporter embarked on a name change last week, and with it a commitment to expand its Indigenous partnerships as it looks to incr...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jun 18, 2025
Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists named for excellence in Māori farming

Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust and Tawapata South Māori Incorporation Onenui Station have been announced finalists for this year's Ahuwhenua Trophy, which recognises excellence in Māori sheep an...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 20, 2025
Aboriginal Carbon Foundation calls for private investment in First Nations-led climate projects

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation (AbCF) Project Manager Sean Appoo has called for increased private investment in carbon and biodiversity projects where First Nations people play a key role in safeguardin...

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Cassandra Baldini Feb 19, 2025
Missing millions force peak WA pastoralists lobby group into administration

A longstanding WA agricultural lobby group has entered voluntary administration a week after revealing "serious financial misconduct" had been detected within the organisation.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 31, 2025
WA pastoralists and graziers lobby in strife after "serious financial misconduct" findings

The immediate future of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA has been clouded by revelations of 'serious financial misconduct' within the prominent farming lobby group.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jan 24, 2025
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