Farmers of Nasolo were reminded of their roles in the development of the Bua Province in terms of dalo production.
This follows a 2-day training on Farm Management by the Ministry of Agriculture in Nasolo, Bua recently.
The Director of Land Resource Planning and Development of the Ministry, Nacanieli Waka during the training encouraged farmers to work together with the Ministry in achieving a standard result in the production of dalo.
“The Ministry of Agriculture has programs that focus on the development of rural and maritime farmers in areas such as food security and increasing exports,” Mr. Waka said.
“Part of the Division’s role is enlightening farmers on Farm Management practices and the training we are conducting targets farmers and all areas of Government’s production development.”
“The Ministry of Agriculture with the decrease in dalo production from Taveuni is selectively focusing on Bua to meet the demand.
“Agricultural Development will be implemented in Bua and it is the hope of the Ministry that Bua will increase its production of dalo and yaqona.”
Nasolo Villager Ilaitia Verenavanua said that he has been farming for the future of his family and his son.
“The Farm Management training has taught me new things and has really motivated me to start farming as a business,” he said.
Farmers of Nasolo Village have also formed a cluster group for dalo, a program by the Ministry of Agriculture in a bid to boost productivity.
Youth farmer Lepani Rabuli said the formation of the cluster group empowered him to plant more.
“The training has enhanced my knowledge in dalo production and how we farmers play an important role in the economy,” Rabuli said.