SAFE Pacific: Strengthening Biosecurity, Markets, and Community Livelihoods
Implemented in 15 Pacific countries, the ‘Safe Agriculture Trade Facilitation through Economic integration in the Pacific’
Agriculture
Global trend impacts coffee market
COFFEE futures have been on an extended price rally for months. Supplies are becoming tighter and less predictable due to extreme weather, which is itself a direct consequence of climate
University launches game-changing primary industry programmes
THE Fiji National University’s (FNU) College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (CAFF) is expanding its educational offerings by launching three programmes at its Ba, Nadi, and Labasa campuses in
Taiwan drives food sustainability
AS climate change continues to threaten food security, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Fiji is taking a hands-on approach to help farmers build resilience and sustainability through innovation and
Fresh food – path to health and resilience
PACIFIC Island countries are increasingly recognising that the path to better health begins on the plate. Fresh, nutritious food is no longer a mere dietary preference; it is a vital public health
Rooted in resilience: Vanuatu kava’s bright future
KAVA accounts for the majority of Vanuatu’s economic activity, and operators intend to become the main producers of the commodity in the
Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks
EXPECT agriculture and tourism to take centre stage at the Australia-Fiji Business Council on the Gold Cost next
Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes
Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the
World Bank boosts Solomon Islands market access
The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation project is boosting agriculture through strategic partnerships and
Family Farm Teams Cultivating Food, Prosperity and Resilience
For generations, fresh food farming has supported Fijian livelihoods and nutritional wellbeing. However, a new approach is essential to respond to evolving lifestyles in a changing climate. The FFT Approach The Family
Pacific Farmers’ Voice – Are Our Leaders Listening?
The 10th Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS) 2025 concluded on 29 May 2025, marking a milestone in the ongoing movement to amplify the voice of farmers in regional policy
Disease-Free Coconut Nurseries in Papua New Guinea to Support White Copra Revival and Rural Livelihoods
Three new coconut nurseries commissioned in Papua New Guinea (PNG) will provide disease-free, high-yield coconut seedlings to support farmers in replanting efforts, particularly those impacted by Bogia Coconut Syndrome
Stability in the field: Agriculture steadies the Pacific ship
Agriculture remains the root of stable economies across the Pacific.
New U.S tariff offers potential advantage for Vanuatu kava
Michael Louze says U.S. tariff could boost demand for Vanuatu’s kava
Rising to the call: Vanuatu strengthens local expertise for organic certification
A new generation of skilled auditors and consultants in Vanuatu is driving organic certification efforts, helping local farmers tap into higher-value markets. As global demand for organic products rises, the Vanuatu
Sunil’s mission as an Organic Auditor: More than a career; being the change
When Sunil Kumar decided to pursue organic auditor training opportunities outside of the full-time job he had held for 14 years, it was not a decision taken lightly. With a family to care for, the risks were high, but
Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award
Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network
Samoa dealing with ‘taro trouble’
Taro, a Samoan staple food, has been on the decline for the last few years and as a result the prices have soared and supply to the local markets has dropped. This has also seen many Samoans consume less of the healthy
Research for Development of an Indigenous Nut Industry
The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is taking a whole value chain approach to developing an agricultural industry of an indigenous nut commonly called galip from the tree
EU highlights commitment to improving regional trade at Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry
Nadi, Fiji The EU SAFE Pacific (Safe Agricultural Trade and Facilitation through Economic Integration) project played an integral role in the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) held from 6 – 10 March in