Fiji MP encourages youth to take up organic farming
While speaking to the latest graduation class of young farmers from the ministry's Nasau Training Centre, Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu, said organic farming had the potential to grow into a successful commercial venture.
"One of the areas of particular interest to me is organic agriculture which in my view has the potential to become a big money earner for Fijian farmers and exporters alike due to its high demand in the international markets," Mr Seruiratu said.
"We need to keep pace with this development so we can market truly Fijian grown products with nothing but natural inputs. Combining modern business practices with science and mechanisation will be a step in the right direction but to achieve this we need to all pull in the same direction."
source: fijitimes.com
