The Ministry of Agriculture in Fiji has emphasized the need to involve unemployed youths in farming to combat the rising crime rate in the Northern Division.
Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Tomasi Tunabuna highlighted this during the handover of a tractor to the Natabua Farmers’ Cooperative in Dogoru, Macuata.
Tunabuna highlighted the increasing youth involvement in criminal activities, which he believes is driven by the need to support livelihoods.
He stressed the importance of engaging youths in productive activities like farming to divert them from illegal activities.
Tunabuna also encouraged youths to develop their skills through farming.
He believes that this can provide both personal growth and economic benefits.
The new tractor will boost production and benefit other farmers by offering affordable tractor-hire services.
The Natabua Farmers Cooperative leader, Sireli Lilo, thanked the ministry for its support.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s emphasis on involving unemployed youths in farming is crucial in addressing the rising crime rate in the Northern Division.
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