Government looking for investors to develop Batiri (Citrus) Farm

Government is looking for investors who can commercial develop the 845 acre Batiri (Citrus) Farm. The farm was a government commercial company leased out to Food Processors (Fiji) Limited. Government will provide the investor with technical assistance. The Agriculture Ministry says that the land is ideal for farming sheep, citrus, sugar cane and other crops. Applicants who have a proven track history and experience in commercial agriculture farming will be looked at. Other conditions required is that they will provide jobs to locals and will provide new training and skills to local growers. The investor is required to introduce new technology, expertise and ideologies in commercial agriculture farming that could be hived off to local farmers.