IN its effort to address climate change the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND) launched its “Be Cool — Cool the Earth” initiative program in late April this year. A statement issued by FRIEND states that the move was to help raise awareness on the continued further degradation of our earth and its resources because of climate change. Introduced by its director and founder Sashi Kiran, the program was an opportunity for various communities such as business houses, villages, community groups and schools to take part in the programs provided.

June 5, 2017

Let’s help cool the Earth

IN its effort to address climate change the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND) launched its “Be Cool — Cool the Earth” initiative program […]
June 4, 2017

MPA plan for river

THE Rewa River will soon be declared a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in an effort to protect its marine environment. The declaration, to be made tomorrow, […]
June 2, 2017

Guidelines to help organic farmers manage crop tests

WHILE organic farming is a niche area in Fiji, a non-government organisation (NGO) has developed the country’s first comprehensive guides on naturally managing crop tests. The […]
June 1, 2017

Try healthier farming methods

ORGANIC agriculture as a mode of farming could sustain and enhance the health of the world’s ecosystems and the organisms which live in it. Farmers, agriculturalists, […]