PHAMA Plus Pounds the way for Kava Farmers in Samoa
‘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…
MAF partners with PHAMA Plus to address taro shortage in Samoa
From Left Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, and PHAMA Plus Country Manager, Kuinimeri Finau during the official signing of the MOU. MAF partners…
NEW ORNAMENTAL VARIETIES TO BRING MORE BEAUTY TO SAMOA
New ornamental varieties to bring more beauty to Samoa New varieties of exotic orchids and ornamental plants have been introduced for cultivation in Samoa to bolster the country’s blooming ornamental…
Better drying to boost kava quality
Better drying to boost kava quality Satuala Developments will soon see improvements in the processing of its kava with the installation of a solar dryer, following an agreement being signed…
BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES FOR THE REARING OF PIGS IN SAMOA
Keeping your pigs in accordance with sound biosecurity practices will assist to significantly: protect your pigs by reducing the risks of introducing diseases into your farm/property; improve the health of…
AFRICAN SWINE FEVER RESPONSE STRATEGY – SAMOA
African swine fever (ASF) has been identified as one of the Asia-Pacific's top animal health priorities in recognition of the potential to severely impact on commercial and domestic pork production…
NATIONAL AFRICAN SWINE FEVER ACTION PLAN
The National African Swine Fever Action Plan (the Plan) is intended to guide the implementation of nationally agreed actions for a strategic and risk-based approach to enhance Samoa’s ability to…
Strengthening Pacific Islands private sector export capability
PHAMA Plus Team Leader Andrew Piper (left) and Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand (PTI NZ) Trade Commission Glynis Miller after signing a collaboration in Suva yesterday to strengthen and support…
REVIEW OF EXISTING ACCESS FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, SEAFOOD AND SAWN TIMBER TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Australia and New Zealand are considered the Pacific’s largest export markets for fresh and processed horticultural products. While many commodities from Pacific Island countries have market access protocols in place,…
Food safety certification, a prerequisite for trade
Food Safety Certification, a Prerequisite for Trade Information included on the label of food products has the power to take food products places, says Anisi Bloomfield.Bloomfield is the chief executive…