Review: Exploring Current Status and Future Potential Organic Farming Practices in Fiji Islands.
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jap.2454Keywords:
Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Biodiversity, Food Security, Traditional Practices, Ecological Balance, Sustainable Development Goals.Abstract
Purpose: Organic farming in Fiji represents a sustainable approach to agriculture that aligns with the nation's rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and commitment to environmental conservation. This study examines the potential of organic farming to enhance soil health, reduce dependence on chemical inputs, and promote ecological balance. By integrating traditional Fijian agricultural practices with modern organic techniques, farmers can increase crop yields while preserving natural resources.
Methodology: The research reviews the current status of organic farming in Fiji, key challenges, the importance of organic farming in Fiji, and future potential for capacity-building among local farmers. It also identifies opportunities, such as the growing global demand for organic products and Fiji's strategic position within the Pacific region. Organic farming in the Fiji Islands offers a sustainable approach to agriculture that aligns with the nation's ecological and cultural context. Findings: The findings of the review highlights that organic farming hold significant value to sustainability and production of safer food. The purpose of the review is to explore the current state of organic farming practices in Fiji.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This review contributed to policy formulations and, methods of adoption of organic principles, and their impact on environmental health, food security, and rural livelihoods. The literature also contributes that a transition to organic farming can support Fiji's goals of achieving food security, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability and the practice of traditional agricultural methods to contribute towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by relooking at agricultural practices and policies in place by stakeholders in Fiji Islands.
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