Pacific Agriculture and Forestry Heads seek sector transformation at first in-person meeting in four years
Nadi, Fiji – In their first meeting since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heads of Agriculture and Forestry for Pacific Countries tackled an ambitious agenda set on transforming the sectors to create thriving and resilient communities for…
Opening Remarks by SPC's Director-General Stuart Minchin at the Third Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry Meeting
Third Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry Meeting - Nadi, Fiji, 10 March 2023
SPC's Director-General Opening Remarks, Stuart Minchin
The Right Honorable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji;
Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry and…
Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry: The Pacific kava sector anticipates export growth and eyes major global markets.
Nadi, Fiji – Pacific kava is in high demand, after the opening of Australian markets to commercial imports, raising hopes for increased interest across other global markets in Asia, North America, and the European Union.
Opening remarks of Karen Mapusua, Director of the Land Resources Division at SPC, during the Eighth Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Meeting
This initiative will play an increasing role in our food-secure future, and it will require a diverse community of agriculture and forestry actors to realize its potential.
International Women’s Day: Working together across all SPC programmes to improve gender equality
Photo: This International Women’s Day directors from several SPC divisions joined a Panel Discussion, as part of the ‘One-SPC Event for International Women’s Day’. Credit: SPC
On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements of women but…
One Health: Embracing the approach to lead to better health outcomes for humans, and the environment
Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (2023)
Side Event: One Health: Embracing the approach to lead to better health outcomes for humans and the environment
OBJECTIVES
International Women’s Day: Meet Maria of Barana Village (Solomon Islands)
This year, International Women’s Day on March 8 coincides with the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry, held 6 – 10 March in Nadi, Fiji.
Meet Maria Bao of Barana village.
Plant Health Clinics: A collaboration between the region's Ministries of Agriculture and universities to help farmers manage pests and diseases sustainably (2023)
Pacific Week of Agriculture & Forestry (PWAF) Side Event :
Plant Health Clinics: A collaboration between the region's Ministries of Agriculture and universities to help farmers manage pests and diseases sustainably
About the…
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Management in ther Pacific and Mapping of Future Needs
Pacific Week of Agriculture & Forestry (PWAF) Side Event :
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) Management in the Pacific and Mapping of Future Needs
Date: Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Time: 1.30 pm -4.30 pm
About the event:
SPC and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries organised a workshop to improve Fiji’s export efficiency and access to New Zealand markets
Last week, the Pacific Community (SPC) in collaboration with the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) facilitated a workshop to discuss effective systems that protect fresh produce export commodities from pests and…