The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, in collaboration with British American Tobacco (BAT) Fiji, distributed vegetable seedlings to 792 households at the Vodafone Arena today.

This was part of the Ministry's home gardening initiative to promote food and nutrition security for all.

Each of the 792 households received 5 eggplants, 5 tomatoes, and 5 chilli seedlings.

The Prime Minister, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka also distributed seedlings to four households during his booth tour.

Hon. Prime Minister in his speech during the opening of the 2023 World Food Day and National Agriculture Show said that having a home garden is not just about growing vegetables; it’s about creating a source of fresh and constant food supply.

“Having a home garden is about fostering food security, ensuring proper nutrition for our families, reducing our dependence on imported processed foods and nurturing resilience within our communities,” he added.

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