Two horses, dalo and yaqona planting material and shalon cloths was today handed over to the village of Nukulau, Nasau in Ra to help boost their production levels.

The village is located on the border between Naitasiri and Ra and was assisted 2 weeks prior with horse drawn implements, also handed over by the Ministry of Agriculture.

While handing over the assistance today, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Hon. Dr. Mahendra Reddy said the unique challenges faced by rural and remote communities was known to Government and it (Government) would continue to provide the relevant support needed to bolster their current efforts.

“This assistance handed out today is viable to lift the standard of farming here in Nukulau and we hope that you put it to good use and look after it for longevity’s sake.

“Just two weeks ago, we were here to hand over horse-driven farming implements to help increase your productivity and as I said on that day, that was just the beginning.

“Today, we are here again to further leverage your agricultural prowess with the provision of 2 more horses, planting materials and shalon cloth to help set up a nursery right here in your remote community of Nukulau. This is a promise delivered, a promise kept,” he said.

Villagers of Nukulau were also urged to treat their farming as a business, to reinvest in their farms and incorporate business models into their farm to grow and develop their farming entrepreneurship.

The assistance handed over to this remote community was made possible through the Ministry's Highlands Development Programme.

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