Research in Focus: Meet Ilisapeci, Documentation Support Intern
16 Days Of Activism: Rohini’s journey - Legacy in plant genetics and women in STEM empowerment
The Coconut Pest Conference 2024: The first step towards a community-centred and collaborative action plan to decisively tackle coconut pests in the Pacific
Enhancing the resilience of food production systems through strategic collaboration and shared plant genetic resources
Photo credit: Fiji Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways
Research in Focus - Meet Albert: Chasing biodata and muscle gains
Pacific Seeds for Life (PS4L): New Zealand partner trains scientists at CePaCT’s plant molecular lab to speed up diagnostics & genotyping processes
Leaders endorse region’s first Pacific-led agriculture and forestry strategy
Pacific agriculture and forestry leaders convened for the Ninth Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS) from 15-17 May 2024 for vigorous discussions and deliberations…
First Circle of Farmers Training – Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network Project (2024)
The Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN), a project at the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom), is overseeing the first session of its farmer training series at the Mudrenicagi Organic Learning Farm Centre located in Fiji’s…
‘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…