Two organic farms were launched in Solomon Islands to promote agroecological approaches that will implement organic practice and foster knowledge exchange among small-holder farmers for the development of sustainable agriculture
Tag: Agriculture
Aquaponics, a sustainable model for improving Pacific Island food security
Amid climate challenges in the Pacific Islands, French Polynesia develops innovative aquaponics systems using indigenous fish species to sustainably produce daily vegetable intake, conserving water and protecting the environment
Time to step up investments in rural communities on the frontline of climate change in the Pacific islands
IFAD is advocating for more investments in small-scale farming communities on the frontline of climate change in the Pacific islands
Agro PV project promises food security, clean energy for island communities
Fiji’s first ever Agro Photovoltaic project to make Ovalau 50 percent renewable energy efficient and involve women and youth in learning climate-smart farming techniques
Vanuatu’s golden yam, a successful climate resilient foot crop developed over 15 years
Vanuatu’s climate-resilient Golden Yam can be used as a source of food security and livelihood for people in Vanuatu, says director of the country’s department of agriculture
Enhancing the capacity of Papua New Guinean fisher groups and women folks in fishing and agribusiness
An intensive training to build and enhance PNG youths and women with necessary skills in riverine fishing and running an agribusiness
Solutions for a Food Secure Palau
Palau implements ‘Keled a Ngercheled Initiative’ to ensure food security as Palauans’ preferences are moving away from healthy, nourishing and culturally important local foods
Toolkit launch gives boost to gender in organic agriculture
A new toolkit to support a positive change towards gender equality outcomes within the Pacific agricultural sector
Vanuatu prioritises seeds for sustainable agriculture
Grant to assist Vanuatu in seed production and serve as a national-level enabling support mechanism to strengthen Vanuatu’s food security
Improving livelihoods in remote lowland communities in PNG
PNG food supplies can be enhanced by greater production and consumption of energy-dense foods, superior cultivators of current crops, and improved techniques for growing, say the authors