Facilitators’ Guide Book for Farmers’ Field Schools

Rice has multi-dimension roles as the foundations of food security, economic growth as well as social and political stability.

However, the Fiji rice industry increasingly weakened over the years as the rice area and production declined while the rice yield growth has been stagnant or marginal.

The Government has given supportive policies and incentives along with increased investment from public and private sector to promote the rice industry development.

This publication offers facilitators technical guidance to manage field farm schools to support local famers in all aspects of rice crop management. Technical knowledge gained by farmers will revitalize the rice industry in Fiji and assist food security by alleviating dependence on rice imports.