FIJI has 13 varieties of kava which are all consumable. The discovery of the varieties of kava was made possible through a joint effort between the Pacific Community, Ministry of Agriculture and the Pacific Horticulture and Agricultural Market Access. The 13 varieties are: vula Kasa leka;vula kasa balavu; dokobana loa; dokobana vula; damu; loa kasa...
Since the launch of Australia’s Commercial Kava Pilot (the pilot) Phase 2 in December 2021, allowing for the commercial importation of kava into Australia as a food, the Pacific Horticultural…
Since the launch of Australia’s Commercial Kava Pilot (the pilot) Phase 2 in December 2021, allowing for the commercial importation of kava into Australia as a food, the Pacific Horticultural…
Climate risks are reshaping market dynamics. How do agricultural businesses adapt? Australia’s MDF and PHAMA Plus are working with Pacific business partners to manage and adapt to climate…
Taro corms are exported to New Zealand, and are a popular product with the Pacific consumer sector. Taro exports are a significant portion of Samoa’s export revenue, accounting for 14%…
This study has been completed with support from Pacific Trade and Invest (PTI) and provides an up-to-date review on export market opportunities for tropical root crops. It pulls-together key findings…
Tonga’s watermelon exports will soon benefit from improved cold storage and smart irrigation systems, following a new partnership signed between Nishi Trading Company Limited and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural…
Exporters in Tonga will soon benefit from improved access to timely fumigation services following a new partnership signed between the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests (MAFF) and the Pacific…
‘Ava (kava in Samoan) farmers on the big island of Savaii in Samoa, will soon enjoy the benefits of being able to supply higher quality, processed ‘ava to their customers…
Samantha Maeke has defied the odds — and societal expectations in her native Solomon Islands — to end up where she is today.She plays a prominent role in the country’s…
