Ministry News Updates
MINISTRY ALERTS FARMERS ON BAD WEATHER - 23 Jan 2012THE heavy rain currently prevailing around the country is likely to cause flooding which will cause severe damages to the crops and livestock in the low-lying areas. It is best for farmers to follow precautionary measures to avoid or minimize losses …continue reading
Mechanisation for rice farming - 18 Jan 2012IN a bid to strengthen the rice industry, the Department of Agriculture technical staff as well as farmers and stakeholders witnessed a mechanical rice harvest at a seven acre rice farm in Wainivesi, Tailevu yesterday (17/01/12). According to Senior …continue reading
Adroit mother farms for a living - 13 Jan 201248-year-old Latai Smith is one very exceptional woman who is trying to make a difference on the Garden Island of Taveuni. Originally from Ovalau in the Lomaiviti Group, Latai moved to Delaivuna in Taveuni in 1985 with her in laws and her small family …continue reading
Taro Pathway Development - 12 Jan 2012IN a bid to protect our million dollar taro industry, the Department of Agriculture along with the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) is working toget …continue reading
Warning on an invasive weed - 12 Jan 2012THE Department of Agriculture (DOA) is calling on home owners not to grow a type of ornamental plant commonly known as Fireworks as it is a difficult plant to eradicate. DOA’s Senior Research Officer (Tropical Weed Research Unit) Dr. Apaitia Macanawa …continue reading
