Environmentally sustainable and cost-effective solutions: Mangrove oyster farming in Fiji
6th Pacific Soils Partnership meeting discusses sustainable soil management and soil health
Soil is a critical resource in Pacific Island countries and territories, especially for food production. Traditional agricultural systems rely heavily on domestic food production, sustaining the livelihoods of a significant portion of the population.…
Collaborative effort to harness volcanic aquifers for sustainable water solutions in the Pacific
Recognising the need to tackle critical water management challenges for the region’s growing development needs and rising demand, three Pacific Island countries are teaming up to develop an innovative and sustainable…
‘Water-smart’ taro varieties as the future of sustainable agriculture in the Pacific: Insights from CePaCT research
In pursuing sustainable agriculture amidst changing climate patterns, recent advancements in crop research have shed light on potential solutions. Through the project, "Identification of Drought-Tolerant Taro Varieties for the Pacific”, supported by the…
Research in Focus: Sprouting personalities: Semi, an advocate for crop genetic diversity
Deep in this forest that houses 2,400 plant and tree accessions and over 1,500 varieties of taro (edible aroids) is Semi Cakaunitavuki, a Senior Laboratory Technician in Germplasm Health at the Centre for Pacific Crops and Plants (CePaCT). Every day he…
Opening Remarks by Martin Chong at the Regional Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) Workshop
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and valued community members,
Welcome to our important gathering today, where we focus on the critical role of Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM) in sustaining the vibrant coastal fisheries that…
Pacific biosecurity gets boost from launch of online resources at Cook Islands gathering
Farm evaluation the Agroecological way: Organic stakeholders receive training on tool that will build farm capacity and bolster climate resilience
TAPE training participants
A leading-edge training held in Nadi, Fiji this week aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge on utilising the transformative Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE) throughout Pacific…