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A comparative study of local and overseas fermentation methods using Trinitario cocoa variety in Samoa
23 Mar 2017
Improving fermentation practices can improve the quality of Samoan cocoa beans for export. This report presents results of a comparative study between local and overseas (Vietnam) methods of cocoa bean fermentation, conducted by the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS), using Trinitar...
Read MoreNew access for Taro to Australia – Samoa visit (September 2015)
22 Mar 2017
Samoa is currently unable to export fresh taro to Australia due to the presence of Taro Leaf Blight (TLB). This report presents the recommendations of two New Zealand plant pathologists who visited Samoa to investigate the occurrence of TLB. They collected 54 pure cultures of the TLB pathogen Phy...
Read MoreReview of options for third party timber legality assurance for the sawn timber industry in the Solomon Islands
19 Mar 2017
This report assesses options for Solomon Islands sawn timber processors and exporters to strengthen exports by establishing a third party timber legality assurance program, as required by New Zealand importers. Formation of a new industry association—the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Expo...
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