Publications

Pacific Export Context Analysis

24 Oct 2019

The Pacific Export Context Analysis has been prepared by the PHAMA Plus Program and provides a strategic summary of country progress, ongoing constraints and opportunities in export, particularly in relation to the horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and tourism sectors. The analysis includes information on economic indicators relevant to the export environment, trade and export performance, investment levels, business environment information and demography. It also discusses compliance and biosecurity issues, changing climate conditions and the political context. Information is included on the six implementing countries of PHAMA Plus which are Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu. The Pacific Export Context Analysis has been prepared for use by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in their policy dialogue with partner governments and regional organisations and other stakeholders (public and private).

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Grading of Quality Dalo (Poster)

21 Sep 2018

This poster lists important factors or the criteria used in the grading of quality dalo. Producing quality dalo for export requires effort throughout the value chain. Farmers need to produce dalo which is of good size and even shape, without damage from pests. The dalo then needs to be transported to exporters quickly without damage. The exporters are then responsible for cleaning, processing and shipping the dalo so that it arrives in the export market with a good shelf life and at a competitive price. Dalo must be of high quality if it is being sent to export markets.

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Fiji Dalo Value Chain (Poster)

21 Sep 2018

This poster contains information about Fiji's dalo value chain and the opportunities to improve dalo quality and consistency. Producing quality dalo for export requires effort throughout the value chain. Farmers need to produce dalo which is of good size and even shape, without damage from pests. The dalo then needs to be transported to exporters quickly without damage. The exporters are then responsible for cleaning, processing and shipping the dalo so that it arrives in the export market with a good shelf life and at a competitive price. Dalo must be of high quality if it is being sent to export markets.

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Fiji Dalo Quality Manual

21 Sep 2018

Dalo or taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important staple food for Fijians and most Pacific Islanders. It plays an important role in Fiji's economy as the second largest agricultural export commodity. The Fiji Dalo Quality Manual provides a one stop shop of technical information for farmers. It highlights best practices of growing taro with quality that is maintained along the value chain, for both domestic and export markets. It will also help stakeholders to better equip themselves with information and advice to advance in the dalo industry. The manual clearly suggests nothing can be achieved in isolation. It will take concerted effort and teamwork by all stakeholders for its successful implementation.

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Tuna Market Intelligence – Issue 72, 12 June 2018

03 Jul 2018

Tuna Market Intelligence is an independent publication, sponsored by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) to unearth industry and market information from Pacific Island reporters and analysts. This edition acknowledges the PHAMA Program for funding a two-week workshop that has helped more than 100 staff members of SolTuna and the National Fisheries Developments Limited (NFD) of the Solomon Islands to use new sensory analysis skills to assess fresh, cooked and canned tuna. These additional skills help ensure their products are safe and of high quality, ready for export to markets that include Europe and the US.

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