Rice industry revitalization priority for Fijian government: minister

      Source: Xinhua| 2019-04-12 13:52:48|Editor: Xiaoxia
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      SUVA, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The revitalization of the rice industry in Fiji is a priority for the Ministry of Agriculture in its effort to improve efficient production through continued research for a self-sufficient and sustainable industry.

      Fiji's Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Mahendra Reddy made the comment while addressing the Naselai Rice Farmers Group in Tailevu, one of Fiji's 14 provinces during his tour around farms on Friday.

      Reddy said strategies to ensure a revived and strengthened rice industry is in progress by the Ministry.

      He added that some of this included the introduction of high yielding improved rice varieties in Fiji, increasing the capacity of the ministry's Research Division and continued production and supply of more certified seed and planting materials to farmers.

      Reddy also highlighted planned strategies for the commercialization of the rice industry, which would require close collaboration between the Ministry, rice farmers and stakeholders.

      "Rice farming can be labor intensive so the ministry continues to mechanize many of the husbandry practices, including providing access to various types of rice machines which were available to farmers on subsidized rates and the formation of rice clusters where it is possible to achieve economies of scale which ensures machine optimization," said Reddy.

      "The ministry will also consolidate rice development in areas where land improvement and irrigation work is carried out and will focus on rice breeding and promotion programs which involves research and seed production of quality rice seeds which will be supplied to the farmers for better yields."

      A total of over 30,000 tonnes with a total value of around 40 million Fiji dollars (about 18 million U.S. dollars) is imported annually by Fiji as rice is now considered a staple food on the islands like cassava and taro.

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