Publications
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.
DownloadFiji 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.
DownloadTuna 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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A Collection of Posters based on the Fiji Kava Value Chain Analysis Report
15 Jun 2018
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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