MORE than 250 participants are expected to converge at the National Gymnasium in Suva today for the two-day Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025.
The summit themed ‘Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Agriculture’ will cover topics like increasing farm productivity, reducing poverty, and improving community wellbeing.
Broader goals include food security, sustainable land use, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation.
Fiji Crop and Livestock Council (FCLC) CEO Jiu Daunivalu this meeting would focus largely on supporting farmers to help them grow their agribusinesses.
“We want to empower farmers to take active role in the agricultural sector, not just as producers but as entrepreneurs and partners in agribusiness,” Ms Daunivalu said.
Building on last year’s forum, she said the FCLC was committed to creating an inclusive and interactive platform for farmers.
“This is a great opportunity for farmer organisations to showcase their produce and engage with potential new members,” she said.
“Suppliers and service providers will exhibit agricultural tools, machinery, and inputs – giving farmers direct access to valuable resources.”
Government agencies will be present at the summit, providing on-site services and support for attendees.
Ms Daunivalu said the summit was shaping up to be a vibrant and informative gathering, and they welcomed the diverse array of participants who serve as actors, facilitators, enablers, operators, and contributors within the agricultural supply chain, benefiting all farmers for sustainable success, and growth of Fiji’s agricultural sector.
