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PHAMA PLUS GEDSI STUDY REPORT

The purpose of this study is to support the PHAMA Plus program to better understand whether certain people (men, women, youth, people with disability, people living in remote locations, or other traditionally marginalised groups) are excluded from the market systems that they work within, and where they are excluded, to explore the underpinning reasons for this. Secondly, the study seeks to identify opportunities for addressing the causes of this exclusion, or removing barriers to full participation in the market systems. The research also explored the

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AUSTRALIA’S COMMERCIAL KAVA PILOT: AN ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE PACIFIC KAVA INDUSTRY

In December 2021 the Australian Government launched Phase 2 of its Pilot program permitting the commercial importation of kava (the Pilot). The Pilot aimed to assess the risks associated with kava importation and determine whether the resumption of kava imports was viable. The purpose of this study was to explore market system impacts from the Pilot, changes in the distribution of benefits for women and youth and impacts on the natural environment. It is intended that the findings of this study will inform the Australian

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COCONUT VARIETIES & THEIR DERIVED PRODUCTS – 2023

Coconut Industry serves as a significant importance to the Fijian economy due to its contribution to economic and social wellbeing of most rural based population. It has proven over the years to be an important source of livelihood for most rural and maritime people, even though the performance of the industry has been on the decline since 1970s. Its resilience has encouraged Government to continue to rehabilitate and develop this industry which supports an estimated 280,000 farmers who are dependent on it for livelihood. Coconut

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FIJI KAVA VARIETIES (POSTER)

FIJI has 13 varieties of kava which are all consumable. The discovery of the varieties of kava was made possible through a joint effort between the Pacific Community, Ministry of Agriculture and the Pacific Horticulture and Agricultural Market Access. The 13 varieties are: vula Kasa leka;vula kasa balavu; dokobana loa; dokobana vula; damu; loa kasa…

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SOLOMON ISLANDS KAVA QUALITY STANDARD

The Solomon Islands, a nation of nine hundred and ninty nine islands in the South Pacific is situated to the east of Papua New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu. Agriculture is considered the most important sector for the Solomon Islands national economy. Like most developing countries, agriculture is the main source of national income and sustains about 85 per cent of the rural population with food crops, cash crops and livestock for their daily livelihoods, food and social security. With the increase in popularity of

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BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES FOR THE REARING OF PIGS IN SAMOA

Keeping your pigs in accordance with sound biosecurity practices will assist to significantly: protect your pigs by reducing the risks of introducing diseases into your farm/property; improve the health of your pigs with benefits in better production (e.g., better growth rates for commercial farms), increasing the number of piglets born and reducing deaths in young pigs; and reduce the risk of spreading diseases to/between other people’s pigs/pig farms.

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AFRICAN SWINE FEVER RESPONSE STRATEGY – SAMOA

African swine fever (ASF) has been identified as one of the Asia-Pacific’s top animal health priorities in recognition of the potential to severely impact on commercial and domestic pork production and the local economic, cultural and social environments. This ASF Response Strategy is one of a suite of documents being prepared in collaboration with the Government of Samoa to enhance Samoa’s ability to prevent the introduction of ASF, detect it early if it is introduced and to prepare for a response, should ASF be detected.

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NATIONAL AFRICAN SWINE FEVER ACTION PLAN

The National African Swine Fever Action Plan (the Plan) is intended to guide the implementation of nationally agreed actions for a strategic and risk-based approach to enhance Samoa’s ability to prevent the introduction of ASF, detect it early if it is introduced and to prepare for a response, should ASF be detected in Samoa. The vision is that Samoa remains free of ASF but is prepared to respond should the need arise. The Plan recognises that there are unknowns regarding the potential impact of ASF

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PACIFIC EXPORT CONTEXT ANALYSIS – 2022

The Pacific Export Context Analysis (PECA) is prepared annually by the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) Program.  It presents an overview of the social, economic and business conditions and trends in the Pacific Islands, including indicators that influence agriculture and horticulture export performance, and other issues that are critical for Pacific…

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TONGA KAVA QUALITY STANDARD (TONGAN VERSION)

The Tonga National Quality Standard has been developed to make sure that kava as a traditional and commercial commodity, is prepared and manufactured in accordance with a set of rules and guidelines to achieve food safety. The National Quality Standard provides a set of minimum requirements, specifications and guidelines that products and processes should adhere to in order to achieve product safety and meet client expectations. This standard is aligned with the Codex Regional Kava Quality Standard for kava as a food. This quality standard

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PNG WOMEN IN COFFEE ASSOCIATION (WICA) STRATEGIC PLAN

The PNG Women in Coffee Association via its strategic plan advocates a path towards sustainable, marketled production and differentiation. The role of women is gaining space and visibility as more women coffee farmers, businesswomen and women-owned agribusinesses are determined to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive national coffee industry

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA COFFEE SAMPLE GUIDE

Coffee buyers evaluate the quality and consistency of coffee by tasting (“cupping”) production lots, and by measuring certain physical characteristics like defect count and moisture. Samples are drawn many times throughout the life of a lot from production through roasting for many reasons: diagnostic, marketing, contract validation, and to assess quality change as coffee ages…

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SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PACIFIC EXPORT CONTEXT ANALYSIS (PECA) – NOVEMBER 2020

PHAMA Plus has prepared a revised, special edition of the Pacific Export Context Analysis (PECA) report, to reflect the major disruptions being experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PECA is prepared annually to provide a strategic summary of country progress, on-going constraints and opportunities for export market opportunities, particularly in relation to the horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and tourism sectors. The first version of the PECA was prepared in 2019 and the second in June 2020. The October 2020 special edition incorporates new information on

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SAMOA NONI (NONU) MARKET STUDY

Noni is an important agricultural export from Samoa, providing income for more than 17,000 smallholder semi-subsistence farming households and contributing more than SAT$10m annually to the country’s economy. This study was commissioned to better understand the global market for production and consumption of noni and noni-based products. The resulting report is intended to provide useful information for Samoa’s noni industry (represented by IWG-Nonu) to increase competitiveness and recommend opportunities that add new value to noni and improve the welfare of Samoa’s noni industry, particularly smallholder farming

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PNG CONTAINS SPREAD OF AFRICAN SWINE FEVER (ASF)

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has implemented a rapid response effort to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the provinces of Southern Highlands, Enga and Hela, which has significantly raised awareness of the disease and helped limit the spread beyond these declared provinces.

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PACIFIC EXPORT CONTEXT ANALYSIS – 2020

The Pacific Export Context Analysis (PECA) is prepared annually by the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) program to provide a strategic summary of country progress, on-going constraints and opportunities in export, particularly in relation to the horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and tourism sectors. This 2020 version of the PECA (the first was in 2019) has been prepared in a time of unprecedented disruption to domestic and international trade in the Pacific Region due to the COVID-19 crisis. This crisis coincides with

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TONGA KAVA QUALITY STANDARD (ENGLISH VERSION)

The Tonga National Quality Standard has been developed to make sure that kava as a traditional and commercial commodity, is prepared and manufactured in accordance with a set of rules and guidelines to achieve food safety. The National Quality Standard provides a set of minimum requirements, specifications and guidelines that products and processes should adhere to in order to achieve product safety and meet client expectations. This standard is aligned with the Codex Regional Kava Quality Standard for kava as a food. This quality standard

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PACIFIC EXPORT CONTEXT ANALYSIS

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

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FIJI DALO VALUE CHAIN (POSTER)

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

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FIJI DALO QUALITY MANUAL

Dalo or taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important staple food for Fijians and most Pacific Islanders. It plays an important role in the agriculture sector’s contribution to Fiji’s economy as the largest agriculture export commodity after sugar. The Fiji Dalo Quality Manual provides a one stop shop of technical information for farmers. It highlights best practices of growing the finest product with quality that is maintained along the value chain, for both domestic and export markets. The manual will allow Ministry of Agriculture stakeholders to

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GRADING OF QUALITY DALO (POSTER)

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.

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GRADING OF QUALITY DALO (POSTER)

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.

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FIJI DALO VALUE CHAIN (POSTER)

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

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FIJI DALO QUALITY MANUAL

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

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TR122 FIJI KAVA VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS

Fiji is experiencing a second kava boom. Unlike the boom of the 1990s that was driven by European export demands, the present boom is fuelled largely by domestic and regional demand with a small but important element of exports beyond Pacific island countries. This analysis of the kava value chain is part of efforts to improve the consistency and reliability of Fiji’s kava production and grow exports of quality kava products. The analysis also includes a detailed study of gender and social inclusion aspects.

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KAVA VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS POSTERS

A collection of 4 posters detailing some findings of the Fiji Kava Value Chain Analysis . The posters specifically outline some key findings of the analysis presented as infographs, the production of kava by provinces in Fiji, the value chain actors and recommendations that propose the way forward for Fiji’s kava industry.

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TUNA MARKET INTELLIGENCE – ISSUE 72, 12 JUNE 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

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PHAMA IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA – PROGRESS REPORT

The PHAMA Program was launched in Papua New Guinea in November 2015. With a focus on addressing constraints to PNG’s access to international markets, PHAMA established relationships with private and public sector partners and identified key industry priorities to increase horticultural and agricultural exports. The program supported the establishments of industry working groups which bring private and public sector stakeholders together to facilitate international market contacts, improve networking and collaboration, and improve market confidence. This report takes a look at PHAMA’s progress in PNG.

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FIJI KAVA VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS REPORT

Fiji is experiencing a second kava boom. Unlike the boom of the 1990s that was driven by European export demands, the present boom is fuelled largely by domestic and regional demand with a small but important element of exports beyond Pacific island countries. This analysis of the kava value chain is part of efforts to improve the consistency and reliability of Fiji’s kava production and grow exports of quality kava products. The analysis also includes a detailed study of gender and social inclusion aspects.

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FOOD (‘AVA) REGULATIONS 2018 – SAMOA

The objective of these Regulations is to protect consumers and facilitate trade by ensuring product safety and quality standards of ’ava and ’ava products for human consumption. These Regulations apply to ’ava handlers (from primary production, cutting, sorting, drying, storing, transporting, packaging, distributing, and supplying of ’ava intended for human consumption); ’ava and ’ava products; ’ava and ’ava products when indicated as being intended for further processing; and in addition to any requirements under the Act or any of its regulations on food safety and

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SAMOA ‘AVA STANDARD 2018

‘Ava (also known as kava) plays an important role in Samoan culture and traditions. Conducted to mark important milestones, the ‘ava ceremony is one of Samoa’s most important chiefly customs and is a very formal tradition. This standard, presented in English, provides guidance on minimum requirements for ‘ava quality to all who make up the ‘ava value chain, including consumers. It stipulates guidelines for health and safety measures, including information on approved cultivars.

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TULAGA FA’AMAONIA O ‘AVA SAMOA 2018

‘Ava (also known as kava) plays an important role in the Samoan culture and traditions. Conducted to mark important milestones, the ‘ava ceremony is one of Samoa’s most important chiefly customs and a very formal tradition. This standard, translated in the Samoan language, provides guidance on minimum requirements for ‘ava quality to all who make up the ‘ava value chain, including consumers. It stipulates guidelines for health and safety measures, including information on approved cultivars.

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VANUATU HANDICRAFTS VENDOR GUIDE

Vanuatu’s traditions and culture are inherited from generation to generation through “kastom” expressed via song, dance, art and various types of handicrafts. These handicrafts serve both practical and cultural purposes across Vanuatu and, with the growth of tourism in Vanuatu in recent years, have become a source of income for some of its people. For visitors to Vanuatu, handicrafts provide an opportunity to engage in a cultural experience and can be purchased as mementos. This guide aims to assist vendors to identify items of potential

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PNG HANDICRAFTS BIOSECURITY AWARENESS VENDOR GUIDE

While many families in Papua New Guinea depend on the production and sale of handicrafts for income, the lack of information about quarantine requirements or biosecurity awareness often limits handicraft sales. This guide has been developed to help artisans and vendors determine if handicraft items are CITES and quarantine compliant. A video has also been developed to help tourists make better informed decisions about what souvenirs they can and cannot take home.

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SOLOMON ISLANDS HANDICRAFTS VENDOR GUIDE

Visitors to Solomon Islands can be hesitant to purchase a handcrafted souvenir from local producers, mainly over concerns that the item will be confiscated at their borders on arrival. This loss of trade affects vendors and impacts on local people, who rely on handicraft sales to meet financial needs within their families and communities. This guide aims to assist vendors and buyers to identify potential quarantine and CITES concerns for Australia and New Zealand, and whether particular Solomon Islands handicraft items are CITES and quarantine

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FIJI KAVA QUALITY MANUAL

Kava is an important agricultural commodity for a number of Pacific Island Countries, forming an integral part of cultural, economic and social life. Given the importance of kava to Pacific livelihoods and its significant market and export potential, PHAMA prioritizes assistance to the crop. This manual is a guide for all involved in the production of kava. It can be used as a tool to gauge progress at improving the quality of the kava. With this manual, kava farmers, processors and exporters can better equip

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THE FIJI KAVA STANDARD

The Fiji Kava Standard establishes a level of quality that is applicable to all kava products used as food or food ingredient and/or other kava products intended for human consumption. Developed with the Fiji Kava Quality Manual, the Kava Standard sets a benchmark for farmers, processors and exporters involved in the production of quality kava. The standard also allows stakeholders to ensure a consistent production of quality kava products

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FIJI KAVA QUALITY MANUAL

Kava is an important agricultural commodity for a number of Pacific Island Countries, forming an integral part of cultural, economic and social life. Given the importance of kava to Pacific livelihoods and its significant market and export potential, PHAMA prioritises assistance to the crop. This manual is a guide for all involved in the production of kava. With this manual, kava farmers, processors and exporters can better equip themselves with the information and advice required to advance at domestic, regional and international levels.

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THE FIJI KAVA STANDARD

The Fiji Kava Standard establishes a level of quality that is applicable to all kava products used as food or food ingredient and/or other kava products intended for human consumption. Developed with the Fiji Kava Quality Manual, the Kava Standard sets a benchmark for farmers, processors and exporters involved in the production of quality kava. The standard also allows stakeholders to ensure a consistent production of quality kava products.

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NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD FOR KAVA EXPORTS, VANUATU

Kava is a significant export commodity in Vanuatu, generating an estimated VUV807 million (AUD 10 million) in annual export earnings, and providing income to over 30,000 households across many of the country’s islands. PHAMA’s assistance to the Vanuatu kava industry is aimed at improving quality assurance systems and standards to ensure that market access into Europe and other markets is maintained. This standard is part of PHAMA’s efforts at raising awareness of correct production, processing and storage at all levels of kava production.

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KWALITI STANDED BLONG KAVA BLONG EKSPOTEM, VANUATU

PHAMA has developed the Vanuatu National Quality Standard for Kava Exports into a translated version for the benefit of Vanuatu’s Bislama-speaking kava farmers and exporters. The standard is aimed at aimed at improving quality assurance systems and standards to ensure that market access into Europe and other markets is maintained. This standard is also part of PHAMA’s efforts at raising awareness of correct production, processing and storage at all levels of kava production.

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NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD FOR KAVA EXPORTS – VANUATU

Kava is a significant export commodity in Vanuatu, generating an estimated VUV807 million (AUD 10 million) in annual export earnings, and providing income to over 30,000 households across many of the country’s islands. PHAMA’s assistance to the Vanuatu kava industry is aimed at improving quality assurance systems and standards to ensure that market access into Europe and other markets is maintained. This standard is part of PHAMA’s efforts at raising awareness of correct production, processing and storage at all levels of kava production.

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KWALITI STANDED BLONG KAVA BLONG EKSPOTEM – VANUATU

PHAMA has developed the Vanuatu National Quality Standard for Kava Exports into a translated version for the benefit of Vanuatu’s Bislama-speaking kava farmers and exporters. The standard is aimed at aimed at improving quality assurance systems and standards to ensure that market access into Europe and other markets is maintained. This standard is also part of PHAMA’s efforts at raising awareness of correct production, processing and storage at all levels of kava production.

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GAED BLONG KWALITI BLONG KAVA

Insaed long buk ia yu save faenem ol gaedlaen blong gudfala fasin blong prodiusem mo ekspotem kava long Vanuatu. Buk ia i tokbaot ol impoten wok we yumi mas mekem taem we yumi planem, prosesem mo handelem kava, blong yumi save gat wan gudfala prodak blong ekspotem. Insaed ia tu igat sam infomesen long saed

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VANUATU KAVA QUALITY MANUAL

This manual contains guidelines for the production and export of kava from Vanuatu. It describes the important steps in production, processing and handling that are necessary for a good quality export product. Information is also included on the chemical properties of kava, the latest knowledge on how to identify different kava varieties and recommended standards

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