After a lapse of three years, the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will organise the National Agriculture Show at the Vodafone Arena in Suva from the 25^th to 27^th of October 2023.

This year’s theme, “Be Resilient, Sustainable and Productive,” aims to promote the pillars of climate-smart agriculture, sustainability, mitigation, resilience and adaptation in the agriculture sector.

The Permanent Secretary for Agriculture and Waterways, Dr Andrew Tukana said this year’s theme highlights the need for appropriate agricultural strategies to ensure sustainable food and livelihoods security, with agriculture as Fiji's backbone and hope for a resilient sector that can grow the economy amidst climate change. 

“The show aims to promote agriculture services, showcase new products and technology, and foster agricultural production and private-sector partnerships,” said Dr Tukana.

During the Show, there will be daily displays by the various divisions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways; Crop Extension, Crop Research, and Animal Health and Production which will also include a demonstration on the Production of Bacterium Culture, Mushroom cooking, Extraction of Virgin Coconut Oil, Flower arrangement, displays of live animals and other Livestock and Crop management practices and presentations and displays by other Government Ministries and Departments and invited stakeholders.

Dr Tukana said the show encourages more farmers to venture into farming as a business and promotes livestock and crop production for smallholder and commercial farmers.

“In addition, it gives us the opportunity to strengthen our bond with stakeholders, civil society organizations, and regional and international institutions that work with the government to support agriculture in the country. It also offers us the chance to appreciate the farmers' contributions to the agriculture sector through farmer awards,” said Dr Tukana.

To showcase new products and technologies, booths will be set up in a farmer’s village to allow farmers to display and sell their products.

The first day of the National Agriculture Show will also celebrate the 2023 World Food Day with the theme, “Water is life, Water is Food, Leave no one behind.”

Students from selected schools in the Central Division will also take part in oratory contests and poster competitions on the first day of the Show.

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