ORGANIC farming has attracted 400 farmers in the North who have practised such farming methods. At a workshop organised by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development (FRIEND) in Labasa on Thursday, farmers were reminded of the importance of organic farming. “It is important that it does not perish on the way from here to Viti Levu or to the main market,” said Sashi Kiran, FRIEND’s director.

June 10, 2017

Farmers go green

ORGANIC farming has attracted 400 farmers in the North who have practised such farming methods. At a workshop organised by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises […]
June 5, 2017

Power of the sun

THEIR dream to be self-sufficient started back in 2011, with the help of AUSAID they were able to set up 48 solar panels. Foundation for Rural […]
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, […]