Category: Agriculture
Cocoa sector getting sweeter in Solomon Islands
Australia continues to invest in the Solomon Islands cocoa sector. This investment has been boosted by Australia’s support for Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to ... Read More
Minister Wasi says there is huge potential for coconut and cocoa
The Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek Wasi said coconut and cocoa has the huge potential to become the country’s major ... Read More
MAL secures USD$19.8m funding from IFAD to support rural farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has secured and is anticipating to receive soon funding support of USD$19.8 million from the International Fund for ... Read More
NATI in Fote Redevelopment Plan Progressing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is re-engaging with the Fote community and landowning groups, for the redevelopment of the once renown National Agriculture ... Read More
New Zealand championing the fight against the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Solomon Islands
The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods. The ... Read More
Agriculture sector needs more support
The recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara has highlighted that agriculture sector remains the country’s top sector that is yet to realize ... Read More
MAL & SINU Celebrating the Journey of Future Agricultural Leaders
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Fisheries (SINU FAFF), celebrated a significant ... Read More