Partnerships & Collaborations

The Fiji Beekeeping Association (FBA) has worked with several esteemed organizations to support and advance the beekeeping industry in Fiji. Through these partnerships, FBA has provided mentorship, financial assistance, and essential resources to beekeepers across the country.

Key Collaborations

International Trade Centre (ITC)

Provided mentorship programs to develop skills and knowledge among beekeepers.
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)

Supported beekeepers with subsidies for hive parts following Tropical Cyclone Winston.
New Zealand High Commission

Assisted in Varroa mite management by supplying Apistan strips.
U.S. Embassy

Contributed to beekeeping mentorship programs.
Pacific Islands Farmer Organisation Network (PIFON)

Supported mentorship programs and subsidized queen bees to improve hive genetics.
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

Offered mentorship programs and subsidized high-quality F1 Australian-bred Queen bees under the Genetic Improvement Program, in collaboration with Southern Cross University.
Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)

Provided financial support, grants for sugar feed, and budget consolidation to sustain beekeeping operations.
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF)

Assisted with beehive movement declaration updates and participated as guest speakers in FBA-organized symposiums.

Additional Support from the Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture has played a vital role in equipping beekeepers with essential resources, including:

Bottling tanks for honey producers.
Solar wax melters and wax molding machines.
Harvesting equipment to improve efficiency.
Oxalic acid for effective Varroa mite management.
Quarantine facilities for imported queen bees and maintenance of genetic lines at Makogai Island.

Through these strategic collaborations, FBA continues to strengthen the beekeeping industry in Fiji, ensuring sustainability, productivity, and high-quality honey production.

Partnerships & Collaborations