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Premium sun dried Solomon Islands cocoa exported to the United Kingdom

Premium sun dried Solomon Islands cocoa exported to the United Kingdom Solomon Islands today sent its first Less-than-container Load (LCL) shipment of premium cocoa to chocolatiers in the United Kingdom as part of an innovative new pilot project. This container, which had cocoa beans from 50 farmer groups and consolidators across Guadalcanal and Isabel, was shipped under the Less Than a Container Load (LCL) Access to Markets project, piloted by

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Brewing a better future for PNG women in coffee: PNG WICA joins IWCA as local chapter

Add Your Heading Text Here The PNG Women in Coffee Association (WICA) is stepping into the international scene as Papua New Guinea’s national chapter for the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA). PNG WICA today signed a memorandum of understanding with IWCA to formalise the chapter, establishing a collaborative partnership for the empowerment of its more than 6,000 members who are coffee growers and women in coffee businesses including co-operatives. It’s

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Lami Kava launches Domestic Violence and Workplace Policy on #IWD22

Lami Kava launches Domestic Violence and Workplace Policy on #IWD22 Lami Kava, one of Fiji’s leading kava exporters, broke new ground today with the launch of its policy on domestic violence to build a more respectful and supportive workplace. It’s a significant move for the company and for Fiji as more employers are addressing domestic violence, which affects two out of three women in the country. The company’s Managing Director,

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Challenge for an equal world

Challenge for an equal world Women continue to shape the world and undeniably play a crucial role in the agriculture sector. But while there have been positive changes, more needs to be done so that women across agricultural value chains are economically empowered and have equal access to the right resources. This is part of a wider global call today on International Women’s Day to “Break the Bias” and help

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

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

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