Fijian farmers contracted to the Agricultural Marketing Authority will soon be card-holding members of the Fiji National Provident Fund and can access the funds to improve their children’s education, upgrade their homes and save for retirement.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced this while launching the Nubu Farms initiative in the Nadarivatu highlands yesterday.
“Through this new venture, across these 125 acres of farmland in the heart of Viti Levu, 42 farmers –– including women and young folks –– will grow previously import-dependent produce like carrots and celery, as well as traditional Fijian staples like duruka and dalo,” Mr Bainimarama said.
“Rather than going at it alone, these farmers are members of a fully-managed commercial farm.
“This isn’t a one-off, one-year project.
“The Ministry for Agriculture is committed to supply planting materials to Nubu Farms for the next three years, giving you time to achieve large-scale commercial farming that can sustain your community for decades.”
Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy said 42 farmers in the district of Nubu in Nadarivatu will now pilot carrot and celery farming in the country because of their favourable weather.
