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Solar drying revolution: Vanuatu cacao, kava farmers explore solar drying technology

February 10, 2022

Solar drying revolution: Vanuatu cacao, kava farmers explore solar drying technology Solar drying is becoming a popular method for agricultural producers globally to improve efficiency and product quality. For farmers and exporters in Vanuatu, adopting this innovative technology can ensure consistent supply of high-quality produce that meets export market requirements. The Pacific Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) Program is supporting the Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority (VPPA) and its members

Kapo’s determination: Building resilience to African Swine Fever

February 4, 2022

When African Swine Fever (ASF) arrived in Papua New Guinea in March 2020, Dr Nime Kapo was tasked to provide technical advice to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer in NAQIA. As a well-qualified and respected veterinarian in PNG, his role involved helping develop and implement an appropriate response strategy amidst the country’s unique pig husbandry practices. This included the notably high cultural value of the pig commodity, and

Workshop explores organic certification for Pacific farmers, associations

December 10, 2021

Workshop explores organic certification for Pacific farmers, associations Organic farmers and producers of agricultural products in the Cook Islands, Kiribati and Niue met virtually on Friday 3 December 2021, to raise awareness and improve understanding on the principles, benefits and processes of organic certification. Over 50 participants from the three countries were part of an online workshop to share their experiences and lessons learned from participating in organic certification, and

High value mission: Promoting PNG coconut oil to the world

December 10, 2021

High value mission: Promoting PNG coconut oil to the world High value coconut products – including virgin coconut oil and its derivatives – are a growing segment in Papua New Guinea’s coconut sector. With only 16 producers in the country, the output remains low, but demand is rising. One of these businesses is Milne Bay Organics which started producing high value coconut products in 2018 and sources raw materials from

Partnership a trade boost for the Cook Islands

December 1, 2021

Guests at the launching of the memorandum of understanding between the Cook Islands Government and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program in the Cook Islands last week. Picture: Cook Islands Government The Cook Islands has entered into a new agreement with the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus Program (PHAMA Plus) for technical support under the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER Plus) to enhance agricultural trade