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Fiji targets meat imports with sheep and goat farming push
Fiji's Farmer Training on Small Ruminant Husbandry and Management has been launc...
Rebekah Rasmussen 10 Jul 2026
Female farmers drive rice production in Fiji’s north
A female-led farming cooperative in Fiji's north is looking to expand rice produ...
Rebekah Rasmussen 2 Jul 2026
First Nations carbon farmer strikes major NAB deal
Arnhem Land Fire Abatement NT has struck a major deal with National Australia Ba...
David Prestipino 1 Jul 2026
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 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 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
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
First Nations organisation acquires Kimberley freehold property

Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc has acquired a 300-hectare freehold property in the Kimberley region that will lead to economic opportunities across its large community.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 18, 2024
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community buys West Kimberley irrigation farm

Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community La Grange Inc has taken a major step in their long-term plans to scale-up horticultural production to supply southern markets, buying West Kimberley freehold irrigation...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 16, 2024
How blockchain can bolster native food businesses

Around 70 bush food practitioners have explored the potential for blockchain technology to help track and sell native foods and grow their businesses.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 28, 2024
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