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Organic farming communities across Fiji have received a major boost following the distribution of essential farming equipment to 195 farmers under the Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN) project. The support, provided by the Pacific Community (SPC), aims to improve productivity and strengthen resilient agroecological farming systems across the country. Farmers received a range of equipment, including spades, wheelbarrows, watering cans, pruning shears, compost bins, fencing materials, shade cloths and knapsack sprayers. SPC Project Manager Fuatino Fatiaki said the tools will help make day-to-day farming more efficient, particularly for farming households that may struggle to afford essential equipment. She said…

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Some religious leaders in Fiji gathered in Lautoka on Wednesday evening to issue a joint statement calling on the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, expressing concern that his continued detention could undermine South Korea’s international reputation regarding human rights and religious freedom. During a Joint Statement Signing Ceremony held in Lautoka, participating religious leaders read and signed a statement urging Korean authorities to consider Lee’s age, health,and the non-violent nature of the allegations against him. Lee was detained on June 24th and indicted on June 29th on charges including alleged…

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