Business Assistance Fiji - BAF

02/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱.

Over the coming days, our Top 10 finalists will participate in a series of training, mentoring, and capacity building sessions designed to strengthen their innovative agribusiness ideas and prepare them for the final pitching stage.

We wish all participants a successful and rewarding Boot Camp journey as they continue to develop solutions that contribute to a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Fiji.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Business Link Pacific Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Fiji Development Bank

26/05/2026

𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗝𝗜 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥

Business Assistance Fiji (BAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Nitika Singh as its new General Manager, effective immediately. Ms Singh steps into the role following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process overseen by the BAF Board.

Ms Singh brings extensive experience in finance, corporate management, and MSME support, having served in various leadership roles within the organisation, including as Acting General Manager since March 2025. Her proven track record in strengthening internal systems, driving programme delivery, and engaging with key government and private sector partners positions her well to lead BAF into its next phase of growth.

Business Assistance Fiji plays a pivotal role in supporting Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Fiji by providing tailored business advisory services, facilitating access to finance, and offering targeted capacity-building programmes. Through its work, BAF helps entrepreneurs formalise and grow their businesses, improve financial management, and enhance competitiveness in both domestic and export markets. This support directly contributes to job creation, greater economic participation, and more inclusive private sector development, especially for women, youth, and rural-based enterprises.

As a key implementing partner of the Business Link Pacific (BLP), BAF is further able to connect MSMEs to quality-assured business advisory services and targeted grant support, strengthening the resilience and growth prospects of Fijian businesses.

BAF Board Chairperson, Dr Nur Bano Ali, welcomed the appointment and highlighted the organisation’s continued commitment to MSME development: “Ms Singh’s appointment comes at a critical time for MSMEs in Fiji. Her deep understanding of the sector and proven leadership within BAF will help us scale up our support to entrepreneurs, strengthen our partnerships with government and development partners, and ensure that more MSMEs can access the advice, tools and opportunities they need to thrive and contribute to Fiji’s economic growth.”

Under Ms Singh’s leadership, BAF will continue to strengthen its partnerships with government, development partners and financial institutions to expand the reach and impact of its services. The organisation will place particular emphasis on fostering resilient and innovative MSMEs that can adapt to changing market conditions, leverage digital tools, and contribute to a more diversified and sustainable Fijian economy.

The BAF Board is confident that Ms Singh’s strategic vision, technical expertise, and commitment to MSME development will further enhance the organisation’s contribution to Fiji’s economic growth and support the Government’s broader agenda for private sector–led development.

Business Link Pacific Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF)

22/05/2026

There are only three days left until applications close!

We are inviting all agri-preneurs, innovators, and business owners looking to scale up for bigger markets to submit their entries. Don't miss this opportunity! Farmers of Fiji South Sea Orchids Fiji Beekeepers Association TUTU RURAL Trainining Center Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development Landscaping Solutions FIJI Mudrenicagi Organic Learning Farm Stockwell Farms Fiji Farm in Fiji

An initiative under The Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems in Fiji (STODAS). Funded by the European Union and Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [email protected]

20/05/2026

As the application closing date approaches, we invite all innovative agri-entrepreneurs and farmers to submit their applications. Seize this opportunity to pioneer your venture and drive Fiji’s sustainable transformation toward a resilient and food-secure future.
Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) iTaukei Youth Entrepreneurs Council iTaukei Affairs Board Kula Palms Fiji KokoMana Farmers of Fiji Navarea Farm Jaytote Fårmböy Taveuni Garden Island Of Fiji Garden & Water World Fiji Beekeepers Association Bethsaida Organic Farm OrganicPlus Fiji South Sea Orchids Landscaping Solutions FIJI Fruit Trees Fiji

An initiative under The Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems in Fiji (STODAS). Funded by the European Union and Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [email protected]

20/05/2026

As the application closing date approaches, we invite all innovative agri-entrepreneurs and farmers to submit their applications. Seize this opportunity to pioneer your venture and drive Fiji’s sustainable transformation toward a resilient and food-secure future.

TUTU RURAL Trainining Center
Live and Learn Fiji Nama Fiji HQ Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development Stockwell Farms Fiji Pacific Farmer Organisations

An initiative under The Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems in Fiji (STODAS). Funded by the European Union and Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [email protected]

13/05/2026

From boat tour operators and agri-preneurs to handcrafters, nursery owners, consultants, spa and beauty, hairdresser and tailors, 29 remarkable women entrepreneurs have just completed a transformative training journey.

𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.

Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Business Link Pacific MBA - USP

12/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

Check out how Ben is redefining what it means to be an agri-preneurs.

This isn't just about farming; it’s about vision, sustainability, and scaling the blue economy right here at home.

From state-of-the-art tanks to expansive outdoor ponds, this highlight shows that the future of Fiji's food security is in the hands of those brave enough to innovate.

Don't let your ideas stay submerged, it's time to bring them to the surface.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Whether you’re in aquaculture, crop tech, or sustainable livestock, we want to see your passion in action. Let’s grow the future together.

📅 Applications close: 𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://pacificagri-innovate.org/application-form/

Business Link Pacific Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji

11/05/2026

Meet one of our top 3 winner of the 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, Mr. Asaeli Uluimoala of Asaeli Enterprise.

"Farming can be a profitable and respected career." Mr. Uluimoala.

Mr. Uluimoala beat the "middleman" trap and transformed his traditional farm into a profitable, structured agri-business.

Don't let your potential stay in the soil. Let's grow it into a business that lasts.

If you believe in the impact of agriculture to change lives, now is the time to step forward.

📅 Applications close: 24 May 2026
🔗 Apply now: www.pacificagri-innovate.org

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji Business Link Pacific

07/05/2026

𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 🇫🇯

🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://pacificagri-innovate.org/

Fiji’s agricultural strength is built on the dedication of our agri-preneurs. We are looking for established businesses ready to accelerate their impact. If you have an active agricultural venture focused on sustainability, tech-integration, or value-added production, we want to help you lead Fiji’s Green Revolution.

🚀𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
This is your chance to secure the resources, mentorship, and platform your business needs to reach the next level of success.

💰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Secure the backing needed to expand your current operations.

🤝 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Partner with industry leaders to optimize your business model.

📢 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Gain a platform to showcase your business as a leader in food security.

🌿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Access tools designed to help your enterprise thrive sustainably.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆?
We are looking for active innovators, ag-tech enterprises, and sustainable processors who have already hit the ground running and are ready for national scale.

"𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚."

Business Link Pacific Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji

An initiative under The Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems in Fiji (STODAS). Funded by the European Union and Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [email protected]

05/05/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢'𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫!

Today marks a significant milestone as we officially launch the Fiji Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 at the Civic Hall in Ba. Today’s launch is part of a broader vision, the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project.

We are honored to have Hon. Inosi Kuridrani, the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Waterways, and Sugar Industry, as our Chief Guest for this momentous occasion.

The day, attendees receive a comprehensive overview of the application process and timelines, as well as a look back at the top winners from the 2024 competition and highlights of 2025 winners.

Business Assistance Fiji extends its sincere gratitude to the European Union, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), for their invaluable support in strengthening Fiji’s agribusiness sector. To Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji and the Ministry of Commerce and Business Development on this initiative.

To our fellow agri-preneurs, please submit your applications using the link provided below.

Link: https://pacificagri-innovate.org/application-form/

Business Link Pacific Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Fiji

An initiative under The Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems in Fiji (STODAS). Funded by the European Union and Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. [email protected]