Ifereimi Vasu: Championing Rural Livelihoods Through Dairy Leases
Name: Ifereimi Vasu
Position: Minister for i-Taukei Affairs
Biography: Ifereimi Vasu serves as the Minister for i-Taukei Affairs, where he has become a pivotal figure in promoting the development and support of rural areas in Fiji. His efforts are particularly focused on the significance of dairy leases, which are overseen by the i-Taukei Lands Trust Board. These leases are vital for maintaining the economic sustainability of rural communities, as they provide essential income and employment opportunities.
Current Place of Work: Ministry for i-Taukei Affairs
Important Events: Under Vasu's leadership, there has been a strategic push to underscore and augment the role of dairy farming in the rural economy. The management of land leases via the i-Taukei Lands Trust Board has been central to this strategy, aiming to strengthen the dairy sector's contribution to rural development. Minister Vasu has emphasized the importance of these leases for farmers engaged in milk production and confirmed the government's commitment to ensuring secure land tenure for dairy farmers.
Modified: 2025/08/13