Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC, is pleased to announce a landmark agricultural initiative in Fiji that is set to reshape the island nation’s commercial farming landscape. This strategic undertaking strengthens the partnership between Sri Lanka’s Plantation expertise and Fiji’s agricultural potential with the aim of modernising commercial farming, introducing sustainable agro-technology, and building pathways that enhance both local food security and export growth.

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The project follows a successful exploratory mission in 2024, during which Aitken Spence’s delegation engaged with a broad spectrum of local stakeholders’ government ministries, cooperatives, plantation operators, farm owners, and food processors across Fiji. Building on this foundation, the company is now securing land Nawaicoba, Nadi to establish a pilot project that will introduce high-potential horticultural and plantation crops including papaya, pineapples, dragon fruit, berries, mangoes, coffee, tea, cinnamon, lime and passion fruit. The endeavour will combine cutting-edge farming practices with modern processing technologies to create an integrated model for large-scale, sustainable agriculture.

“Fiji presents a wealth of opportunities for commercial farming” said Dr. Rohan Fernando, Board Director of Aitken Spence Plantations. “Our approach is comprehensive, combining innovation, sustainability and strong partnerships, with a focus not only on local consumption but on building export capabilities.”

The initiative has been facilitated by Investment Fiji, with strong support from the Ministry of Agriculture and other national stakeholders. As one of the country’s key agencies for promoting collaboration, Investment Fiji was instrumental in encouraging Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC to venture into Fiji’s agricultural sector, playing a pivotal role in connecting expertise and enabling the transfer of modern agricultural technologies that benefit the island nation.

Kamal Chetty, Chief Executive Officer of Investment Fiji, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: "Aitken Spence Plantation Managements PLC investment is a great accomplishment for Fiji, and it’s a strategic success we have been working on since early 2024. This project supports the Government's plan to grow our agriculture sector and achieve economic diversification. We thank the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, for his support in making this investment possible, starting with his initial conversations to encourage the company to invest in Fiji. We are excited about the potential of this investment, especially in how it will lift our rural economy. It will bring new farming technology, create jobs, and offer crucial support to our smallholder farmers by connecting them to new markets. This is how we turn foreign investment into shared prosperity for all Fijians."

Designed with sustainability at its core, this venture will integrate renewable energy solutions to optimise yields, reduce environmental footprint, and ensure long-term viability.

This venture is expected to not only deepen the international footprint, but also to demonstrate how forward-looking partnerships can deliver shared prosperity, linking communities, markets, and nations through agriculture.

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