Inclusion Story – Cultivating local organic solutions in Fiji

Agriculture is vital for Fiji’s economy, employing over 83 per cent of the rural population. However, the sector’s sustainability and competitiveness are affected by limited access to quality agricultural inputs like organic fertiliser and soil conditioners.

Finding local solutions to support a more sustainable, circular economy has the potential to make Fiji’s agriculture industry more resilient and competitive.

Fijian company Baywater Engineering has developed an innovative solution called ‘OrganicPlus’—a liquid compost made from discarded organic material. MDF is supporting the company to promote and market its soil conditioner, increasing farmer access to local organic solutions to support their livelihoods and potentially reduce Fiji’s dependence on imported chemical fertiliser.