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Timely boost for Tongan root crop exports

March 10, 2025

Timely boost for Tongan root crop exports Construction has commenced on the completion of a root crop processing and packing facility in the Eastern District of Tongatapu that will strengthen Tonga’s agricultural exports and improve the livelihoods of root crop farmers. The project is a partnership between Lotopoha Trading, one of Tonga’s leading root crop exporters, and the Australia and New Zealand supported Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus

Kaiming Agro Processing celebrates women in Fiji’s spice industry and launches new accommodation facilities

March 9, 2025

Kaiming Agro Processing celebrates women in Fiji’s spice industry and launches new accommodation facilities Kaiming Agro Processing Ltd today marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the vital role of women in Fiji’s spice industry and officially launching new women’s accommodation facilities in Navua. Founder Calvin Qiu highlighted the company’s commitment to gender equality, with women making up 130 of its 180 employees across all levels of production and leadership. The

Shaping the future: women’s growing role in Samoa’s agriculture

March 9, 2025

Empowering women in agriculture is crucial for community development and gender equality A recent study, supported by the Australian and New Zealand funded Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) program and the National University of Samoa (NUS), highlights the challenges and opportunities that women face in Samoa’s agricultural sector. This International Women’s Day, themed “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” underscores the importance of actively

Breaking barriers in kava science: Deepti Devi’s groundbreaking research

March 4, 2025

Breaking barriers in kava science: Deepti Devi’s groundbreaking research Deepti Devi is making history in Fiji’s kava research, a field traditionally dominated by men. As part of her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Fiji National University (FNU), she is conducting groundbreaking work to analyse the kavalactone content in the roots and rhizomes of different kava varieties. Kavalactones are the active chemical compounds responsible for kava’s sedative properties. By studying their

Farming the future: Ane Mataitoga’s mission to protect crops and break barriers

March 3, 2025

Farming the future: Ane Mataitoga’s mission to protect crops and break barriers Ane Mataitoga Research Officer, Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways “Follow your passion!” These are the words of Ane Mataitoga, a dedicated research officer with the Plant Health Project, under the Ministry of Agriculture. Through the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) Program, Australia and New Zealand support the Plant Health Project, an initiative focused on